This is Peter Obi's letter to Soludo (as reported by Vanguard).
Peter Obi to Soludo: Anybody supporting me that fights you is on his own
June 23, 2022
By Anayo Okoli
Following some discordant opinions from Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Government regarding in particular the current value of the investment made in SABMiller, Obi has told Soludo that he is at peace with him and his administration.
“I want to assure you that the Obi’s camp is supporting you. We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you”, Peter Obi in his characteristic peaceful way told Anambra Governor.
Obi also pledged his readiness to offer any support that “will redeem our state and set it on the path of progress again”.
According to the Labour Party presidential candidate, he wants Soludo to succeed as governor because “when the state works, it is for the benefit of all”.
Obi, in a letter to Governors Soludo through his media aide, Valentine Obienyem said: “Our Dear Prof. Soludo. Let me once again congratulate you on emerging as the Governor. As I have always reminded you, going by your pedigree, we are hopeful that you will repair the wrongs in the State. When the state works, it is for the benefit of all.
“On the day you were sworn in, our joy was near complete on the attendance of Mr. Peter Obi, only to be completed when you allowed him the use of Government House Hall to meet traditional rulers. For everybody, that is the way to go.
“The banters by traditional rulers on that day revealed their hidden joy at the development. Watching them intently, I noticed many of them gazing at Obi with eyes dripping with admiration and devotion as they took him as the redeeming angel of the bastardised country.
“As far as I was concerned, two illustrious and experienced Anambra sons were united together in maturity and wisdom.
“When the news of the multiplication of Obi’s investment in SABMiller was published, I knew it did not come from you. I personally made it clear that it was not circulated by Obi’s Media, but probably by one of the youths, not under our control, but eager to throw in anything that glorified their hero–Obi.
“Do not judge Obi’s supporters based on these people’s cathartic reactions.
“It was saddening when one of the people you later appointed an aide, in a bashful, pugilistic manner, said I was the one that published it. “When your media aide rebutted it, I said he did what he was supposed to do.
“My argument was simple: Even if the news was true, it is wrong to put into your mouth what you did not say.
“I read the recent rebuttal by your Commissioner on the subject, what do I say about it? I only want to assure you that the Obi’s camp is supporting you.We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you.
“Some people are angry because we have chosen to identify with you; it is about time they realised that our only interest is recovering the eight years of retrogression.
“Anybody supporting Obi that fights you is on his own. I say this with all sincerity, especially knowing the brief I personally received from Mr. Peter Obi on this.
“Obi is ready to offer any support that will redeem our state and set it on the path of progress again.
“The way things are, anybody fighting you at the January of your tenure is simply being inconsiderate and insensitive. Please always sieve everyday reactions by people from the reaction from Mr. Obi’s official camp.
“As for Soludo’s supporters, take us as friends. We are one with you in the belief that Prof. Soludo should succeed for the good of our state”.
In January 2019, Kadaria Ahmed interviewed candidates that were contesting the 2019 presidential election and their running mates. This exchange between Kadaria and Peter Obi occurred during one of the sessions.
‘I never said investment in SABMiller now worth $100m’ — Obi blames ‘one youth’ for misinformation
TheCable JUNE 24, 2022 9:07 AM
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he has nothing to do with the recent exaggeration of Anambra state’s investment in SABMiller.
Obi said this in a letter to Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra state, on Thursday, through his media aide, Valentine Obienyem.
The former Anambra governor blamed “one of the youths, not under our control, but eager to throw in anything that glorified their hero — Obi”.
In a 2018 interview, Obi had said he invested $20 million in International Breweries on behalf of Anambra state as a governor.
Obi’s claim was in response to questions on economic development, Anambra politics and his presidential ambition.
“… Anambra state is the single-highest shareholder in that facility. I invested in it, over $20 million,” Obi had said.
“It is worth almost $100 [million] today. That’s what government should do.
TheCable had previously fact-checked the claims. The Soludo administration also revealed the invested amount and current stake in the deal, contrary to Obi’s claims.
‘IT DIDN’T EMANATE FROM US’
“When the news of the multiplication of Obi’s investment in SABMiller was published, I knew it did not come from you. I personally made it clear that it was not circulated by Obi’s Media, but probably by one of the youths, not under our control, but eager to throw in anything that glorified their hero–Obi,” the letter reads.
“Do not judge Obi’s supporters based on these people’s cathartic reactions.
“It was saddening when one of the people you later appointed an aide, in a bashful, pugilistic manner, said I was the one that published it. When your media aide rebutted it, I said he did what he was supposed to do.
“My argument was simple: Even if the news was true, it is wrong to put into your mouth what you did not say.
“I read the recent rebuttal by your Commissioner on the subject, what do I say about it? I only want to assure you that the Obi’s camp is supporting you. We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you.”
Obi said he is ready to work and support Soludo to set the state on the part of progress.
“Some people are angry because we have chosen to identify with you; it is about time they realised that our only interest is recovering the eight years of retrogression,” the letter added.
“Anybody supporting Obi that fights you is on his own. I say this with all sincerity, especially knowing the brief I personally received from Mr. Peter Obi on this.
“Obi is ready to offer any support that will redeem our state and set it on the path of progress again.
“The way things are, anybody fighting you at the January of your tenure is simply being inconsiderate and insensitive. Please always sieve everyday reactions by people from the reaction from Mr. Obi’s official camp.
“As for Soludo’s supporters, take us as friends. We are one with you in the belief that Prof. Soludo should succeed for the good of our state”.
Kano Pillars were leading 1-0 in Kano yesterday when Dakkada got the ball in the Pillars' goal. But was it a goal or was it offside? You be the judge. Notice the assistant referee walking towards the centre to indicate that it was a goal? Find out what happened to him in the next video.
The referee and his assistants discussed the matter and disallowed Dakadda's goal for an offside infringement.
Pillars Chairman’s Assault On Referee Mars Win Against Dakkada
By Salim Umar Ibrahim Thu, 23 Jun 2022 23:02:10 GMT
A 92nd-minute physical assault on an assistant referee by Kano Pillars Chairman, Shuaibu Yahaya ‘Jambul’ abruptly ended yesterday’s rescheduled NPFL week 3-1 match between Pillars and Dakkada at the Sani Abacha stadium with the hosts leading 1-0.
The ‘Sai-Masu Gida’ boys had taken the lead early in the first half when Yusuf Maigoro put them ahead with a sublime finish in the 22nd minute after he was assisted by Auwalu Ali.
The match which appeared to be coasting to an end, however, ended with drama when in the second half additional time, Dakkada scored what appeared to be a last-minute equalizer.
But as soon as the goal was scored, the chairman of Kano Pillars angrily stormed the pitch and punched the first assistant referee from Ekiti State on the head.
After the attack, the centre referee consulted with his assistant referee after which the goal was disallowed for off-side.
However, the act of hooliganism perpetrated by the chairman led to a scuffle between him, the away team and officials of the League Management Company (LMC) leading to an abrupt end to proceedings.
Thereafter, the away team was escorted by heavily armed policemen from the stadium to Sabongari area where they were lodged.
Yesterday’s match was just the second match Pillars were playing at their home stadium after the ban which took them to Abuja was lifted by the LMC.
It is, however, not clear if the chairman’s shocking behaviour will cost Pillars another three points or more in their struggle to avoid relegation.
For now, Kano Pillars by virtue of the 1-0 victory over Dakkada have moved to 15th position with 42 points while Dakkada FC dropped down to 18th position with 40 points.
DISREGARD NEWS OF THE DISRUPTION OF ELECTION REGISTRATION PROCESS IN LUGBE.
As at when we caught wave of the erroneous information, (at about 7:30 -8:00 am ) the DPO Lugbe led a team of Policemen men to the said venue, registration wasn’t going on or has not started as no one was found at the venue. This video is suspected to have been doctored or not dated recent.
We strongly urge members of the public to disregard the baseless news and to stop its promulgation.
While investigation is ongoing to find the source of the news, monitoring and surveillance continues on the scene. “
ASP ODUNIYI OMOTAYO DEPUTY PPRO FCT POLICE COMMAND.
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