Chinedum Elekwachi
Leadership of Obidient Movement in Anambra state and Southeast zone have dismissed purported endorsement of candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof Chukwuma Soludo by the Movement ahead of November 8 governorship election.
The leaders described the rumour as a huge joke and attempt to distract the movement from its plans to deliver the Labour party candidate, Dr. George Moghalu.
They spoke on the sideline of a press conference organized by its National Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa.
The leaders pledged to mobilize members across the state to vote massively for Moghalu, as directed by its principal, Mr. Peter Obi.
Among the leaders that spoke were that of Obidient Movement Stakeholders, Anambra State, Mr Obiora Anueyiagu, and spokesperson of Obidient Movement, Southeast zone, Mr Kingland Ezeani.
Both leaders urged members of the movement and the public to disregard messages circulating on social media over purported endorsement of Governor Soludo.
Anueyiagu said: “Our leader, Mr. Peter Obi is solidly behind Mr. George Moghalu and his running mate, Lady Ifeoma Okaro and today, the National Coordinator of
Obidient Movement for Moghalu
Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko at the press conference, affirmed Obidients Movement full support to Dr Moghalu.
“So, any endorsement coming from anybody or group of persons to another candidate is pure deception.
“Obidient Movement, Anambra state cannot allow its name to be dragged into such dubious act and sale-out by some elements who want to be noticed by all means.
“Obidients Movement is one and committed to ensuring free and fair election come November 8.
“Any attempt to rig the election will be resisted.”
Spokesperson of Obidient Movement, Southeast zone, Ezeani said the Movement endorsed only Moghalu.
He decribed the purported endorsement of Soludo as misleading and handiwork of transactional politicians.
“Obidient Movement has only one candidate and not two in Anambra state in the person of Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike).
“We are aware that some miscreants endorsed another candidate under our name. We know that people can be transactional in politics.
“They can do whatever they want to do but not with the name of Obidient Movement” he said.
