By Our Correspondent
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Media Warriors Forum has launched a strong rebuttal against what it described as a “blackmail campaign” targeted at Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, by former Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Mr. Chido Obidiegwu.
The Forum’s National Coordinator, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, issued a statement on Tuesday in which he accused Obidiegwu of political opportunism and personal vendetta following his removal as ABS boss.
Obigwe alleged that Obidiegwu, who served under both the past administration and in the early years of Governor Soludo’s government, had become part of a group of “aggrieved political actors” backing APGA’s rival, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah Ukachukwu, ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
According to Obigwe, Obidiegwu’s grievances stemmed from his removal as ABS Managing Director due to “abysmal performance” and his dashed expectations of reappointment.
“He claimed that during a recent encounter with Obidiegwu, the latter admitted that his political realignment was driven by personal survival rather than loyalty to Ukachukwu.
“Chido confided that he joined the Ukachukwu camp after failing to get another appointment from Governor Soludo and after overtures from Senator Uche Ekwunife,” Obigwe alleged, adding,“He told me he hopes to secure attention at the federal level, even as a Master of Ceremony at events attended by President Tinubu.”
The APGA Media Warriors Coordinator insisted that Governor Soludo remains popular with Anambra people, dismissing what he called “sponsored attacks” as futile.
“Governor Soludo has delivered good governance and the people have embraced his leadership. Blackmail cannot diminish the gains already made,” Obigwe maintained, urging the public to disregard Obidiegwu’s criticisms.
He concluded by reaffirming APGA’s confidence in Governor Soludo’s mandate, declaring: “It is Soludo or nothing till March 17, 2030. One good turn deserves another.”
Efforts to reach Mr. Obidiegwu for his response were unsuccessful as of press time.
