Some Igbo leaders have expressed disappointment over Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo’s recent outburst against the candidacy of the Labour Party standard bearer, Peter Obi.
Quest Times learnt that some political leaders and elites from the zone are hell-bent on working against the Labour Party presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 general election.
It would be recalled that Soludo, within the week, tackled Obi, saying he couldn’t win the forthcoming presidential election.
In a lengthy statement, Governor Soludo alleged that Obi was only playing a game — an action some Igbo leaders consider as “betrayal”.
Among those displeased with the Anambra Governor is Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
According to Isiguzoro, Soludo is a “dog in the manger enrolled to discredit Obi’s legacies”.
“Ndigbo has dragged Governor Soludo to the two famous divinities and deities (Chokoleze in Mbaise and Ubiniukpabi in Arochukwu) for his unreasonable public behaviour,” he disclosed in a statement signed Tuesday, November 15.
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Also, a top politician from Anambra, who wanted to be anonymous, expressed discontent against some of the political elites (including Soludo) from the South East zone for what he termed a betrayal.
“It is obvious that many Southeast politicians have been hired by the enemies of Nigerians to derail Obi’s Presidency in 2023.
“The divisive interests amongst Igbo leaders and politicians have continued to ruin the chances of Ndigbo making headway in matters of national importance.
“Igbos are their own problem. What is his ulterior motive for making that statement against Peter Obi?
“This clearly shows his deep-seated hatred for Peter Obi. He just found an opportunity to unleash it,” he told Daily Post.
On Soludo’s outburst against Peter Obi’s presidency, he further added; “I never believed Soludo would be attacking his brother (Obi) in a time like this, all in the name of politics; I feel like crying.
“Southeast leaders will never speak against all the bad things against the region but are always quick to speak against their brother.
“Is it not shocking that the zone had the most invalid registration by INEC with the least registration, but none of them made an inquiry about what caused it.
“Southeast deserves better leaders because most of our leaders have failed us. The many problems we have today are caused by our leaders.”