Comments Against Ex Anambra First Lady, Mrs Obiano False, Misleading – Group

By Lawrence Nwimo

A group known as Osodieme Media Volunteers, has urged Ndi Anambra to disregard comments making rounds in the state against the immediate past Anambra State First lady, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano.

Reports trending in different social media platforms had it that one Mr Nnamdi Ikeli through an unconfirmed voice note allegedly accused Mrs Obiano who is seeking election to represent Anambra North Senatorial District in Senate of masterminding burning of state’s revenue house, leading to the loss of about 55 billion naira in the incident.

The group in a statement signed by its Head of Media Directorate, Comrade Uchenna Eze Adigwe, described the reports as political, false, baseless and a negative propaganda aimed at tarnishing image of the ex- first lady.

“It reads: The attention of Osodieme Media Volunteers has been drawn to the fallacy, ill-advised and malicious reports being circulated on social media as allegedly from one Nnamdi Ikeli. The report no doubt, was aimed at tarnishing the image of the former first lady of Anambra state, Chief Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano.

“Although we wouldn’t like to delve into the matter as to find out if it was actually from Mr Ikeli or not, we wish to state categorically that the report is political, false, baseless and a negative propaganda aimed at diminishing the image of mother Theresa of our time who is the leading aspirant for Anambra North Senatorial District.

“Again, it is a well known fact that Mrs Obiano was never an elected officer throughout the eight year term her husband was governor. So, how could she had ordered, solicited or collected any amount of money from any Government institution (s) or appointee (s) for whatever purposes?

“Therefore, we are pleading with all well meaning Aguleri people, Anambra North and Ndi Anambra generally to disregard the rumour and maintain the trust, love and respect for Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano. Osodieme, being the wife of our capacity former governor, Chief Sir Mmaduaburochukwu Obiano knowing fully well of her respect and prestige for her peope cannot in anyway indulge in criminality or unconstitutional acts.

“To this end, we are pleading with you all to support Osodieme to get the APGA ticket for Anambra North Senatorial zone come 2023 poll.”