By Godwin Okeh, Abakaliki The National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole at the weekend said that the Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi should tender apology for allegedly denying the party the use of the Abakaliki township stadium for their rally in the state.
Oshiomhole made the the request while addressing party faithful in Ebonyi sate during the rally that took place at the APC ground, beside the Offia Nwali flyover, presco junction, Abakaliki.
He said that the governor should not over use his powers adding that he (Adams) felt bad when he heard that the governor whom he described as his friend could deny his party the use of the that township stadium for their rally.
He said: “When the people are determined, no obstacle will stop them. I hope he will apologize to his people for denying them access to the stadium . I was governor before, I allowed PDP access the stadium as many times as they wanted. It is just about being civilized. And any time, the President is coming to the state, I rolled red carpet to receive him even when I will abuse the party the following day. Assuming that everybody matters is a hallmark of leadership.
“Let me warn that if every member of APC in Ebonyi will get their PVC, it means that APC is wining the 2019 election in Ebonyi” he added.
Senator Ogbuoji who responded on behalf of the defectors said APC in Ebonyi has no faction but called on some people whom he described as aggrieved members to comeback.
“I feel bad that some of our members who feel aggrieved are not here, but as far as I’m concerned, there is no faction in APC in Ebonyi” he added.
But, in a swift reaction, the state governor Chief David Umahi who spoke through his Chief Press secretary, Emma Uzor said “don’t mind Oshiomhole and there is nothing to apologize for. They shifted their rally to 11th.
“Moreover, what ever facilities they used in Ebonyi; the road, the place they stayed, the flyover and the street light belong to Ebonyi state government. Why are they crying? Oshiomhole is rather disappointed by the rejection of APC by the people of Ebonyi state. We have no apology” he stated.
