By Adeleye Kunle
Enugu State youth leader, under the aegis of Concerned Enugu Youths, yesterday declared that the youth rally in Nsukka in support of Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, was not intended to malign Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who is the most youth-friendly.
The youths made this known following a rally in Nsukka, Enugu State, in support of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
At a press conference addressed by Nbo Samuel Ebube, Edeani M. Edeani, Nwodo Thomas-Moore Obumnene, and Emmanuel Martins Nyia, the youths stated that the rally in support of Obi was based on his personality rather than any political party.
According to them, Governor Ugwuanyi enjoys massive support from the youth constituency, regardless of political affiliation, due to the unprecedented manner in which he has led the state’s governance.
They praised “the teeming Youth of Enugu State in Nsukka zone, who came out in numbers to identify with Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, out of necessity and sincerity of purpose.”
“It is worth noting that Mr. Peter Obi has been engaging the youths on the importance of being a part of a new Nigeria and encouraging them to never give up on our dear country Nigeria while working for better days ahead.”
“We want to state unequivocally that the youths are championing Peter Obi’s cause because of his personality, not because of the Labour Party.”
“It is important to state openly that Peter Obi has identified with youths all over the country, and that youths have fundamental rights to reciprocate.”
“The Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has identified with the youths of Enugu State, and we have reciprocated and will continue to do the same,” the youths declared.
Obi denies making the Omokri statement.
Meanwhile, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has denied making any statements about Reno Omokri, a former aide to President Jonathan.
A purported rebuke by Mr. Peter Obi to one Reno Omokri during their meeting in London is being circulated. According to the statement, Reno demanded money to support Obi, and Obi refused.
In a statement, Obi’s Media Adviser, Valentine Obienyem, refuted the rumour, saying that Obi did not meet the said Reno in London, as the write-up claimed.
“The statement being circulated did not originate with Obi, nor did he sanction it.”
“The Peter Obi Media Office suspects the statement is a prank being played by the same people who want to use it as justification for strengthening their unprovoked attack on Obi in order to present him as an attacker and hide behind the guise of defense before launching another attack on Obi.”
“Finally, Mr. Obi assures Nigerians of his unwavering support for our dear country, Nigeria.”
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