Tony Okafor,Awka
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has denied reports in some online media that he instructed members of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA), to work against the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, in the 2023 general elections.
Describing the story as fallacious and distasteful publication, Soludo said the meeting he held with the APGA members was a private and routine meeting and that at no time was Peter Obi and his presidential ambition mentioned.
The governor stated this on Wednesday in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime.
The statement read in part, “We note with disdain the fallacious and distasteful publication of a write-up with the above heading by faceless individual(s).
“We would have chosen to ignore this mischievous and utterly despicable publication, but for the benefit of a few innocent Ndi Anambra who could be mis-informed by the write up.
“The following should, however, be noted: That Governor Chukwuma Soludo, only held a private meeting with his party members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). This meeting is a routine gathering where issues concerning APGA are discussed.
“At no time during the meeting was, Mr Peter Obi, a point of discourse. It is pertinent to note that issues discussed at the meeting were purely issues relating to APGA affairs
“We therefore urge Ndi-Anambra and members of the general public to completely ignore and disregard the publication in all its entirety.”
