2027: Igbo leaders urged to speak out over attacks on Peter ObiOWERRI — Igbo leaders and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo have been urged to speak out against what has been described as continued attacks on the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, by some Igbo politicians.Former National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, made the call while speaking with journalists in Owerri, Imo State.Awuzie specifically urged Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to concentrate on their official responsibilities rather than engaging in criticisms of Obi’s record as a former governor of Anambra State.He also expressed concern over what he described as the silence or apparent indifference of some Igbo leaders to the exchanges involving the politicians.Awuzie called on elders in the South-East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and its Imeobi to intervene and provide leadership by addressing the disagreement among the politicians.He said Soludo and Umahi should focus on governance and their respective mandates, while urging Igbo leaders to caution them against what he described as efforts to discredit Obi.Awuzie further described Obi as a leader he believes has a significant following beyond the South-East, and said Nigerians should judge the former governor based on his record and public activities.2027: Igbo leaders urged to speak out over attacks on Peter ObiOWERRI — Igbo leaders and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo have been urged to speak out against what has been described as continued attacks on the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, by some Igbo politicians.Former National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, made the call while speaking with journalists in Owerri, Imo State.Awuzie specifically urged Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to concentrate on their official responsibilities rather than engaging in criticisms of Obi’s record as a former governor of Anambra State.He also expressed concern over what he described as the silence or apparent indifference of some Igbo leaders to the exchanges involving the politicians.Awuzie called on elders in the South-East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and its Imeobi to intervene and provide leadership by addressing the disagreement among the politicians.
He said Soludo and Umahi should focus on governance and their respective mandates, while urging Igbo leaders to caution them against what he described as efforts to discredit Obi.Awuzie further described Obi as a leader he believes has a significant following beyond the South-East, and said Nigerians should judge the former governor based on his record and public activities.
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