Igbo elders fault Umahi’s comment on Obi, say no one can dictate South-East choice
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has faulted comments attributed to the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on the presidential ambition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr Peter Obi, insisting that no individual, irrespective of political status or public office, has the authority to determine the political choices of Ndigbo.
Decisions affecting the future of the people have never been the exclusive preserve of any individual, irrespective of public office or political status.
The council stressed that the Igbo people are known for their republican philosophy, independent judgment and consultative tradition, adding that political choices remain the personal rights of every citizen.
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