Enugu APC Clarifies Guber Running Mate Controversy, Urges Members, Public to Discountenance Fake News By Traducers

 JUN 24, 2022

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu state chapter has debunked some trending fake news and misinformation concerning the guber running mate of the party.

A statement signed by the state secretary, Hon. Robert Ngwu and made available to journalists in Enugu on Friday, said the Governorship candidate of the party, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji (Nwakaibie) was yet to pick a running mate.

Recall that some misinformed members of the party have been peddling fake news that the party had picked one Sara Aduku as guber running mate.

It will also be recalled that similar fake news alleging the removal of some delegates’ names in the recently concluded special national convention cum presidential primary of the party in Abuja have also been making the rounds in the social media, despite the recent dismissal of the fake news by the party.

The Publicity Secretary of the party, Charles Solo-Ako, had earlier in a statement described the fake news as the handiwork of mischief makers, noting that one of the delegates allegedly disenfranchised, one Rufus Nwagu, indeed, participated in the primary after his earlier protest based on misinformation.

Meanwhile, in dismissing the current misinformation about the deputy governorship running mate, the state secretary, Hon. Ngwu said Chief Nnaji, the guber candidate was still consulting and yet to pick a running mate.

The statement reads, “The Governorship Candidate of APC and the next Governor of Enugu State, Sen. Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has not chosen his Deputy. This directly responds to the wicked rumors perpetuated by the fifth columnist embedded in the Enugu APC.

“The decision of a running mate is the primary responsibility of the candidate. Chief Nnaji will decide after due consultation with critical stakeholders in Enugu State.

“The State Party has noted the activities of some neophytes within the party, who wrongly believe that the decision of a running mate is made based on intimidation, threats, referendum, or emotional blackmail. Please cease and desist, as your activities may be hurting the chances of legitimate prospects.

“The National or the State Party officials cannot dictate to the Gubernatorial Candidate who his running mate should be.

“We are confident that whoever our Gubernatorial Candidate chooses will be satisfactory to the generality of APC members In the State”.

 

Author: Madu Ezenoha

This information is false.. 1- The delegates are not Oganiru Team.. 2- Mr. Rufus was a delegate and he voterd as a delegate... Oga- Kindly prove and support your information with facts...