By Emeka Okafor
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Wednesday denied giving directive to members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state to work against the presidential bid of Labour Party’s candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, in the 2023 election.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo explained that Obi’s name didn’t surface in the meeting he had with APGA members in the state.
Soludo’s reaction is coming on the heels of reports alleging that the former CBN governor had ordered APGA members to work against Obi during the election.
According to the reports, the governor was alleged to have said he was interested in succeeding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as president.
The reports further claimed that some APGA members had expressed dissatisfaction with Soludo’s order charging members to work against Obi, who is a former governor of the state.
But Soludo refuted the reports, clarifying that at no time during the meeting was Obi a point of discourse.
“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 report, 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, CFR, only held a private meeting with his party members of the 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.”
