Consequently, the group has asked the governor to face many troubles he had brought unto himself and leave Sen. Umeh, whom they described as a perfect example of an Igbo representative, alone.
In a statement signed by
its National Secretary, Comrade Ikechukwu Ibekwe, and made available to Daily
Sun, in Awka, the group said that having ridden on the back of Umeh to the Imo
State government seat, Okorocha should learn to respect those that made him.
The statement read in part,
“Igbo Ga Nma condemns the outburst of Gov Rochas Okorocha against the Senator
victor Umeh.
“It is on record with
overwhelming evidences that Gov. Rochas Okorocha rode through the back of
Victor Umeh as the then National chairman of APGA to become the governor of Imo
State.
“Governor Rochas Okorocha
should leave Senator Victor Umeh alone. As a drowning man, Rochas Okorocha
should leave APGA alone.
“That after our appraisals
of the performances, grassroots commitments, youths/women empowerments and
political stabilities of Igbo senators in the upper chamber of the National
Assembly, we resolved that Sen. Chief Victor Umeh representing Anambra Central
Senatorial District remains the best.
“Within the short period of
stay in the upper chamber, he has distinguished himself eloquently in
representation of Igbo interest.
“That other Igbo Senators
and members of House of Representatives should imbibe and emulate the
courageous spirit of indomitable figure like Senator Victor Umeh.”
The group also called on
Igbo youths to refuse to be used as political thugs saying, “Igbo youths must
reject every form of political thuggery and showmanship. Our youths must know
that the future of Igbo land is in our hands.
“Eighty per cent of
political office holders are periodic parasites in the lives of Igbo youths.
The involvement of Igbo youths in defence of politician’s interest has wasted
many lives of our youths.
“Our youths must align
themselves with Igbo progressive leaders like Sen. Umeh.
“Igbo Gadi Nma advises Igbo
governors to create enabling environment for empowerment of our millions of
youths who has no meaningful means of livelihood.
“Our governors must
establish mechanic village and technological research centers in their
respective states for utilization of our youths talents.”
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