Polycarp Sola-Abakaliki
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP’s) gubernatorial candidate in Ebonyi State, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii (AnyiChuks) has sympathized with Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) guber candidate in the State.
The APC gubernatorial Candidate was involved in a ghastly auto crash on his way back from campaign activities at Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, however, no life was lost.
Also involved in the accident were the state APC chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, the former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ambassador Frank Nchita Ogbuewu, and the driver of the governorship candidate, identified as Chidi.
In a statement by the deputy director, Media, and publicity of the state PDP campaign council, Mr. Moses Idika conveyed Odii’s commiseration message to Nwifuru and thanked God for his survival.
“The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii and the PDP Campaign Council Ebonyi State thank God for sparing the life of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.” it stated.
He urged Ebonyi people as well as all candidates contesting for the upcoming general elections to Imbibe the spirit of decorum, and decency as they go about their various campaign activities across the state.
“We urge all Ebonyians, especially candidates of various political parties to imbibe the spirit of decorum and decency as we all go about the campaigns.
“We believe that only God gives power, and he does so to those whom he has chosen and favored.
“In the PDP we believe in peace and unity. We are strongly convinced that no ambition is worth the life of any Ebonyian.
“We urge all to respect traffic rules and consider the safety of other road users, even as we carry on with our electioneering activities,” it added.