Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
National News Special Report

SOUTHEAST PDP CHAIRMAN CONDEMNS ATTACK ON EKWEREMADU

Afnews Editor

Aug 18, 2019

mail
The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South East zone, Chief Austin Umahi, has condemned the attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nurnberg Germany.

READ ALSO: Sowore's Miscalculation and the Need to beat a Wise Retreat

Umahi made this known in a statement signed and forwarded to DAILY POST at the weekend in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State.

READ ALSO: I Will Not Allow Criminality As President, Peter Obi Declares

He frowned at the action of the group against Ekweremadu whom he said has been on the forefront of the struggle against the marginalization of Ndi-Igbo in the Nigerian Federation.

READ ALSO: REVEALED: How All Progressives Congress (APC) Played Into The Opposition Hands Ahead Of 2027 - Sumner Sambo Warns

The zonal Chairman said he was surprised that some individuals could hide under the name of the proscribed IPOB to attack Ekweremadu after all his efforts as the leader of Southeast Senate caucus in the 8th Senate to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the self acclaimed leader of the group, from detention.

READ ALSO: ABIA 2023 (Isuikwuato/Umunneochi): Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Wins APC Primaries, Supporters Celebrate

He said for Senator Ekweremadu to have travelled to far away Nurnberg in Germany to attend the second annual festival and covention organized by Ndi-Igbo resident there, was a demonstration of his undying love for Ndi-Igbo which he has been exhibiting over the years.

READ ALSO: ABIA: Gov. Alex Otti Urges Abians, Residents To Pay Their Approved Tax, Levies | READ MORE

Umahi urged Ekweremadu not to be discouraged by the attack; but see it as one of the many sacrifices he has to pay in pursuit for justice and better treatment for Ndi-Igbo both within and outside the country.

READ ALSO: Fans Pressure Me To Have A Boyfriend, Show More Butt Pictures - Seyi Shay

He also called for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of the dastardly act to serve as a deterrent to others.

READ ALSO: Teenager Arrested Over Bomb Threat In France | READ MORE

"I advised any individual or group that has any genuine reason to agitate, to do so, through the Southeast Governors Forum, the Ohanaeze Ndi-igbo and through other legitimate means within the Nigerian federation; rather than resorting to self helpÔÇØ he stated. (DP)

Related Stories

""

— Afnews Editor

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member