2023: 'Rebuild Imo' Spokesman, Meekam Dumps Emeka Ihedioha Ahead of Polls
- Hon. Meekam Mgbenwelu has resigned his position as the spokesman of the Rebuild Imo Organisation
- He had served as commissioner for information technology under ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha, who is the leader of the organsation
- The resignation of Mgbenwelu, three months after his appointment indicates that all is not well within the organisation
Owerri - The spokesman of the “Rebuild Imo Movement,” a political structure owned by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, Hon Meekam Mgbenwelu, has resigned.
Legit.ng gathered that the resignation of Hon. Mgbenwelu is linked to the Supreme Court nullification of the senatorial primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Imo West (Orlu zone) that produced Rt Hon Jones Onyereri as candidate.
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In his resignation letter seen by Legit.ng, Hon Mgbenwelu hinted that it would amount to double tragedy for the people of the senatorial district if he continued to take refuge in the political camp of Ihedioha.
He also subtly accused Ihedioha of deliberately masterminding the removal Hon Onyereri, whom he described as the people's choice.
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His words:
“The internecine conflicts within Imo state PDP, has significantly impeded my ability to communicate effectively to the various stakeholders that constitute the broader collective.
“Only recently, a PDP senatorial candidate of our great party was unfairly denied the opportunity to offer his services to his constituents in Orlu zone where I also hail from.
“Ironically, the sad turn of events was precipitated by a fellow PDP member. I am therefore compelled to tender my resignation as a spokesperson for the Rebuild Imo Organisation.
“Injustice against one is injustice to all, if allowed to fester. The unfortunate incident of January 14th, 2020, only goes to buttress this fact and my decision is predicated on the unflinching principles that have defined my character and deposition from inception.”
It can be recalled that Hon Meekam served as commissioner for information technology under Ihedioha’s seven months short-lived administration as Imo governor.
Mgbenwelu was appointed the spokesperson of the Rebuild Imo Movement three months ago.
2023: Group reacts as INEC delists PDP candidates from its portal
Meanwhile, in Ebonyi, the Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural In the Diaspora (AEISCID) has blamed dirty politics for the delisting of PDP candidates' names from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
The group which had earlier declared support for the Ebonyi state PDP's governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, however, asked voters and party supporters to be calm over the development, insisting that there was no cause for alarm.
In a statement sent to Legit.ng on Wednesday, January 18 by the AEISCID president, Amb. Paschal Oluchukwu, the group cautioned INEC to be wary of antics of some fifth columnists within it's ranks and files.
2023: UN, ECOWAS caution Nigeria against election violence
Meanwhile, the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, January 17, warned Nigeria against violence in this year’s general elections.
They gave the warning in Jos, Plateau state, at a mediation training and interactive engagement with some stakeholders.
The international organisation also stated that Nigeria can't afford any crisis, noting that it would affect the West African region.
Source: Legit.ng
