Chieftain of the All Progressive congress, Ogbonaya Onu, has refuted claims making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari called to notify him of his non-inclusion from the latest Federal appointments.
The claim according to a Facebook post has it that Onu reportedly told a friend that Buhari called him that he would not be made the SGF before formal announcement.
There had been anticipation that Onu would emerge the new SGF before Babachir Lawal from Adamawa State was eventually named.
The Press Statement made available by his Chief Press Secreatary reads Sunny Onyeukwu – ‘’The attention of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has been drawn to a seeming orchestrated campaign apparently originating from the social media to smear his hard earned reputation.
On Saturday, August 28, this year, a Facebook broadcast titled “SGF; OGBONNAYAONU AND VAINGLORIOUS NIGERIANS” allegedly at the instance of one Ajayi Temitope, was circulated in the social media without his knowledge and consent.
‘’In it, Dr. Onu was falsely and perhaps maliciously credited as having told an unnamed friend of Mr. Ajayi Temitope in a 35minute telephone conversation that prior to the announcement of appointments into the offices of Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, among other positions, he (Dr.) Onu was informed by Mr. President of his intended action and why he would not be chosen for appointment as SGF.’’
‘’The Facebook broadcast further falsely credited Dr. Onu with expressing regrets about how his Abuja residence had become “a mecca of sorts” for those seeking patronage from him in anticipation of his appointment as SGF and lamented that soon after the announcement was made without his being appointed to serve in the exalted capacity, his residence became deserted.’’
‘’For the avoidance of doubt, it has become important to state in strong terms that Dr. Onu never expressed the views credited to him in the Facebook broadcast as no such conversation ever took place between him and our respected Mr. President. He could not have, therefore, communicated a nonexistent conversation to another person, more so an unnamed individual on telephone. Accordingly, it is false, cheap and utterly in bad faith. Already, Dr. Onu has personally issued a rebuttal on the matter which has been circulated in the social media in a Press Statement dated August 30, 2015.’’
‘’However, it has become necessary to issue the foregoing clarification in view of ongoing efforts in some sections of the print and electronic media to further allude to the same phony Facebook broadcast without verifying the proof of its authenticity. Needless to add, that, such is capable of misleading the general public, and by implication, injure the well-known integrity and honour which Dr. Onu holds sacred and guards jealously.
At this juncture, it is important to recall that soon after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29, this year, the social media was awash with the purported “news” of his “appointment” as Secretary to the Government of the Federation.’’
‘’Specifically on May 31, this year, a spurious Twitter account surfaced in his name where he was quoted as having “thanked God and the good people of Nigeria for this opportunity to serve”. This was despite the fact that Dr. Onu does not own or operate a personal Twitter account, thus prompting him to disclaim the broadcast in a Statement dated June 1, 2015, which was circulated in the social media.’’
‘‘As one of the founding National Leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, it is his conviction that nothing should be done to injure the rights of citizens to free speech, especially in a democracy. However, in the exercise of such rights, care and respect must be observed to ensure that it is done within the ambit of the law, guided by respect for the truth, good conscience and sincerity of purpose.’’
‘‘It is hoped that in all circumstances, more so in a democracy, the truth should not be twisted to serve pre-determined ends nor should the rights of individuals be muzzled to score cheap political points.’’
‘‘Finally, Dr. Onu reaffirms his faith in our democracy as the immutable vehicle of popular choice for a new Nigeria, where though tribe and tongue may differ, as brothers and sisters, united in the pursuit of a common destiny, we must continue to stand firm, resolute and together.’’

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seriously I wish PMB should have made Mr ONU SGF. Well sometimes, some disappointments are blessing. All I know is that PMB will never abandoned them just like that, hope he has something bigger and better for them. "He who laugh last laugh better"

GOD bless Nigeria.

Can some one quickly come and counter this news just like amechi did.

When I told you guys that it was another APC propaganda you thought I was playing.
Hahahaha APC a bunch of liars.

He regrets doing business with Buhari, Tinubu and Atiku.


They all have their share of the cake while Dr. Onu becomes their slave.

Poor Biafran.

In case you forget what I am trying to explain. See details below and check the manner APC Leadership shared theie spoils.




The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu into its Board of Trustees (BoT).

Ok..

Na wa o.

But how did all these happen to just one man....?

Too many lies flying around these days..... I knew PDP would not just rest in peace....they will always remain PDP -people deceiving people.

They have scammed on who according to buhari is incompetent and has no integrity .

To all the gullible Igbo in that satanic party like Rocha's and co take this one

Lol... Onu still wants to be a minister. Keep reaffirming your faith in Buhari's kind of democracy. Ohaneze Ndeoshi!


IPOB Youth

What exactly is it with APC and propaganda!!! This people just keep concocting imaginary and sometimes puerile stories to boost their ineptitude and clannish disposition even when it is not necessary!!!

When i read that thrash I never for one second beleive any iota of that fabrication

IsraeliAIRFORCE:
He regrets doing business with Buhari, Tinubu and Atiku.


They all have their share of the cake while Dr. Onu becomes their slave.

Poor Biafran.

In case you forget what I am trying to explain. See details below and check the manner APC Leadership shared theie spoils.




The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed a former Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu and former Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu into its Board of Trustees (BoT).

Very soon you and other wailers will be put to shame and disappointed cos something bigger awaits ONU, FASHOLA, AMEACHI and others. PMB can't be that callous

Mr ONU has been a very good and decent man and even PMB knows that. So wailers, you all can wail and wail and wail....ONU will be vindicated very soon

sameer1212:
Very soon you and other wailers will be put to shame and disappointed cos something bigger awaits ONU, FASHOLA, AMEACHI and others. PMB can't be that carlos

I can't sell my soul like the beggars below who have no integrity and dignity left in them.

No wonder President Buhari found non of them worthy to be included in his kitchen cabinet.



Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari, APC chieftain Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, former Anambra Governor, Senator Chris Ngige and mother of former Governor of Abia State, Chief Mrs Eunice Uzor Kalu during the visit of Imo State delegation to the President-elect at the Defence House in Abuja on Thursday, 30 April 2015.






President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari addressing Imo State delegation led by Governor Rochas Okorocha during their visit to the President-elect at the Defence House in Abuja on Thursday, 30 April 2015.



Signed:
Garba Shehu
Directorate of Media & Publicity
APC Presidential Campaign
Abuja.

sameer1212:
Very soon you and other wailers will be put to shame and disappointed cos something bigger awaits ONU, FASHOLA, AMEACHI and others. PMB can't be that carlos

Roberto Carlos

sameer1212:
Very soon you and other wailers will be put to shame and disappointed cos something bigger awaits ONU, FASHOLA, AMEACHI and others. PMB can't be that carlos

They would be appointed ministers of water resources,culture and toursim,youth development while the North will take over the juicy ones

chukwudi44:


They would be appointed ministers of water resources,culture and toursim,youth development while the North will take over the juicy ones

No mind the gullible idiots screaming bigger things wait for onu

chukwudi44:


They would be appointed ministers of water resources,culture and toursim,youth development while the North will take over the juicy ones

Na minster of woman affairs and rural development

The tune of this statement ehn, expecially the last paragraph

chukwudi44:


They would be appointed ministers of water resources,culture and toursim,youth development while the North will take over the juicy ones

Just like the NNPC and FIRS

Is there any other post bigger and better than SGF?

sameer1212:
seriously I wish PMB should have made Mr ONU SGF. Well sometimes, some disappointments are blessing. All I know is that PMB will never abandoned them just like that, hope he has something bigger and better for them. "He who laugh last laugh better"

GOD bless Nigeria.

dBard:

Roberto Carlos

That's the same question I wanted to ask that illiterate sameer1212 .
Illiterate, It's "callous" not Carlos.

Buhari 8 Igbo....he jailed alex ekwueme and place shagari under houze arrest because he is a fulani like him

dBard:

Roberto Carlos

Yes Roberto carlos

SeverusSnape:

That's the same question I wanted to ask that illiterate sameer1212 .

Illiterate, It's "callous" not Carlos.

so you don't make mistakes right? Mtcheww

Obiagelli:

Just like the NNPC and FIRS

What have career politicians got to do with technocrats still serving in their respective professions before appointment?

Regrets abound with Dr Ogbonnaya Onu from the tune of the letter.

IsraeliAIRFORCE:


What have career politicians got to do with technocrats still serving in their respective professions before appointment?

Regrets abound with Dr Ogbonnaya Onu from the tune of the letter.

I noticed that too.

sameer1212:
so you don't make mistakes right? Mtcheww

I do. But this one is just funny.

Reminded me of Roberto Carlos the Brazilian defender.

The so called telephone call was all the handiwork of Yoruba APC games of divide and rule, it is all a power game, any misguided igbo who is not discerning enough is on his own, rochas is not an Ibo leader , a barely educated man, he is just interested in his tummy

Kk

They want discord in BUHARI'S govt , it won't work

mmmtcchhhheeeeewww !!!