Anthony Iwuoma
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, has described as ‘shameful’ the failure of Ndigbo to make a statement with their delegates at the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential election.
Speaking at Uburu, Ebonyi State, he accused the South East delegates of high level of betrayal and berated the apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, over the voting pattern of the delegates.
“The presidential election was an eye-opener to Ebonyi State. I thank God that through your support, we had a victory. We decided to contest so that the Igbo people would not say that we do not have qualified people.
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“The Igbo man has five States and we should be asking why. Is there any fairness? Other States have 40 to 50 local government areas. How do you expect an Igbo man to win?
“But the worst is the attitude of delegates from the South-east. I met with delegates from the South-east and begged them to vote for any aspirant from the South-east, and by doing so, we will make a statement.
“Only Ebonyi people stood for both the PDP and APC. It is a very big shame that our people are crying over marginalisation.
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“I am ashamed of the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He can no longer be my president. It is a very big shame; every Igbo man should be weeping for himself.
“And let me warn the youths in Ebonyi State that those leaders selling us out should not be considered our leaders again,” the governor said.
