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GROUP DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM UMAHI OVER ATTACK ON PETER OBI
The Igboezue International Association Nigeria and the Diaspora (IIAND), has called on the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to tender a public apology to Mr. Peter Obi, over his recent outbursts against the former Anambra State Governor, asserting that Umshi’s comments not only unjustly targeted Obi, but also disrespected the entire Igbo community.
Speaking at a press conference in Onitsha, IIAND’s National President, Pius Okoye, said Obi’s criticism of Lagos-Calabar Costal highway project, neither concerned Tinubu nor Ndigbo, and “we wonder why a man of such calibre, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, should bring Ndigbo into such a matter that does not concern them, if not for trying to retain his job.
The association condemned the actions of Igbo politicians who drag the Igbo community into personal disputes, fueled by political rivalry, labeling it disrespectful to the Igbo nation.
They urged that political discourse should be conducted with civility and respect, devoid of attempts to divide or undermine the unity of the Igbo people.
“We think that Ndigbo deserve an apology from Umahi. If he had stopped at just attacking Obi and accusing him of incitement, we would not worry, but bringing Ndigbo in his comment is lack of respect for the Igbo nation. We demand an apology from him,” they said.The group told Ndigbo not to succumb to panic amidst current challenges in Nigeria, but to maintain their renowned work ethic and resilience in the face of adversity, emphasizing their belief that God stands with them.
