Trouble for Soludo as Southeast Youth Group Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Restore Obi’s Billboards

• The Anambra state government has been greeted with a big threat from a socio-political youth group
• The Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders has warned Governor Chukwuma Soludo to steer clear of Peter Obi's business in Anambra state or else, he will be dealt with
• The group has also issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Anambra state governor, to restore the campaign billboards of Labour Party's standard-bearers or face dire consequences

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to restore the campaign billboards of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

According to a report by The Punch, the socio-political youth group, Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, issued the threat on Thursday, January 19th, while urging the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to mind his business in the state and leave Peter Obi alone.

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The youths threaten Soludo

In a statement on Thursday, January 19th, COSEYL, while condemning the removal, described the action as illegal, saying that the advert fees were fully paid for by the candidates.

The statement was signed by the group’s president general, Goodluck Ibem, and the publicity secretary, Okey Nwaoru.

Part of the statement read,

“We give Governor Soludo 48 hours to replace those billboards of Mr Peter Obi and Senator Victor Umeh which he illegally removed or face the wrath of the youths.

“We warn Governor Soludo to remove the hand of the monkey from soap before it turns to the hand of a human being. Enough said!”

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The party’s state chairman, Hon Eme Ugochukwu Emmanuel, in a press conference attended by Legit.ng's reporter accused the governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, of displaying intolerance towards their party.

Ugochukwu said that it is worrisome that billboards, which were duly paid for, and receipts obtained, were maliciously dismantled by the Anambra state government.

2023 polls: Soludo scores Kwankwaso above Peter Obi

Meanwhile, Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra state, has praised Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, describing him as a man with strong tenacity.

Soludo praised the ex-Kano state governor for being patriotic and believing in one Nigeria.

According to Soludo, public service is the best philanthropic act anybody can offer if they truly have the intention of making an impact.

Source: Legit.ng