Emmanuel Uzodinma Emmanuel Uzodinma
37 mins ago

The Anambra State Government has washed its hand off the Thursday’s endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.


DAILY POST earlier reported that Atiku was endorsed during Imeobi, a meeting of the highest decision making body of Ohanaeze, the apex socio-cultural organization of Ndigbo.

Some of the reasons for the endorsement included Atiku’s promise on restructuring and his choice of Mr. Peter Obi as his running mate.


Obi is the immediate past Governor of Anambra State.

However, addressing a press conference late Thursday night, the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, who led a delegation of the State to the Imeobi, said they were not part of the exercise.

He described the development as a divisive trajectory capable of destabilizing Ndigbo.


While faulting Atiku’s endorsement, he said “in compliance with the directive by the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, a delegation of the Anambra State Government arrived at Nike Lake Hotel in Enugu early enough to participate in the meeting of Ime Obi of Ohaneze Ndigbo scheduled to start at 7pm, as agreed on by the Chairman of the South East Governors Forum, Engr Dave Umahi, and the President General of Ohaneze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo.

“The delegation led by the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, was surprised to learn that the meeting had been held earlier and lasted for a mere 30 minutes. The representative of the Ebonyi State Government, Dr Eric kelechi Igwe, who arrived at the venue before the time the meeting was scheduled to start was also surprised that it had already taken place. The same goes for others like the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, OON.”

He added that “we are, indeed, surprised that the Ime Obi meeting could hold today of all days. We had expected Ohaneze leaders to participate actively in the commissioning ceremony of the Zik Mausoleum, Onitsha, Anambra State. The Mausoleum, which was started by the General sani Abacha government, took a whole 23 years to complete.

“We have read bits of the communiqué purportedly issued by the Ohaneze leadership. We regret that they do not reflect the position of the people and Government of Anambra State.

“The position of the Anambra State Government is that Ohaneze should remain a united organization umbrella for all Ndigbo, and should not take sides with any party. There are major leaders in all political parties, including the three major ones in Nigeria, namely, APGA, APC and PDP.

“It is deeply regrettable that the Ohaneze leadership has chosen to go down a divisive trajectory capable of setting back Igbo unity for several years.”

http://dailypost.ng/2019/01/25/breaking-anambra-govt-disowns-atikus-endorsement-hits-ohanaeze/amp/

Mynd44, lalasticlala

Obiano will get stroke soon over Obi if he is not careful !!!! what manner if jealousy is this

Atiku a colossal failure indeed

Obiano will be one of the first efulefus we will deal with when Atiku is elected. He thinks he can work against the collective interest of igbos and go Scott free.

What has govt that is APGA got to do with how a socio-cultural group behave politically?

Anambra govt should rather endorse Agbor its presidential candidate. Abi state govts have clearance on ACF or Afenifere?

E don happen.... Meanwhile

This drunk of a governor is playing with fire. Ndi anambra will soon send him to political wilderness.

I must tell you all the truth.. Anambra Governor is on PMB side, but the fact remains..
South Easterners(Abia, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu) passionately HATE Buhari.. thats just it. Even when he was in Enugu yesterday, people were excited that he came around yet most said they will vote for Atiku.

Their reasons are obvious and Obiano is not the mouthpiece of the S.E

Gov.Obiano can continue with his treachery because of his animosity against former Gov.Peter Obi but he who laughs last always laughs the best.Karma is real.

K

In the first place, the question should be...

Which sane state government under President Buhari...

That saw the development and attention giving to state allocation within the past 3 years will decide to endorse Atiku?


I commend the people of Anambra for the sane move, it's for the good and the development of our democracy.

Obiano for Buhari

Anambra for APC!

lol...

Who is Anambra State government?

Deluded Obiano is just deceiving APC, he knows Buhari is bad market in the South East...

Ok

Na anambra government wan vote.nonsense

Just look at this people everything you will do African time
We don endorse atiku even before the meeting

So if you like cut your hands off, you are on your OWN

lol. atiku na bad market. sai baba all the way. pdp will fade faster that ice princes carrier

OBIANO THE JOKER!!!Always drunk

Drunken master lamentation. Obiano should get ready to go hide in APC when Victor Umeh and co hijack APGA from his hands after his tenure in 2021.

Fraudophobia I don hear your thieving story for mgbuka obosi. You and your principal bu ndi..ori ndi ori!

Anambra govt and Ohanaeze are two different entities.

There's even no basis whatsoever for this press release by Obiano

Anambra government?

Is Anambra government a member of Ohaneze (a socio-cultural organization)?

Obiano knows that Atiku will be the next president. All the lame tantrums is just to cut a deal when that happens.

Obiano tread carefully before u consume yourself.

kahal29:
E don happen.... Meanwhile

If she like make she finger am! Buhari must go!!

The monies that peter obi is using to bribe ohaneze ndigbo should have been used for mobilizing voters for his already crumbling ambition. Ohaneze doesn't vote and nobody listens to them in Igboland. The church wields far more influence in Igboland and they have remained neutral in this election.