Emeka Ihedioha, former governor of Imo, has denied writing
to Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF), on not
releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
On October 16, a letter in the former governor’s name which
was addressed to the AGF, surfaced on social media.
In the letter, Ihedioha allegedly urged the AGF not to
release Kanu to ensure stability and peace in the south-east.
Before then, a recording was in circulation wherein a voice
that was claimed to be Ihedioha’s, said there won’t be peace in the state since
he isn’t in government.
But in a statement on Sunday, the former governor said he
had no link to the letter or audio in circulation.
“It appears that some people are not satisfied with their
stolen mandate. They want to drag me out by an orchestrated campaign of lies.
And those carrying out this campaign of calumny against my person are doing so
at the behest of the same man who was imposed on Imo state,” he said.
“But I understand their dilemma. Having succeeded in their
evil plot of removing me from office, they realised that the bigger battle was
winning the hearts and minds of the people. And that is proving difficult.
“That they have
failed to endear themselves to the good people of Imo State in the last 34
months is why they are now desperate. And also becoming dangerous. So dangerous
that they are now working with political renegades across party lines.
“While in office, Emeka Ihedioha was their nightmare. But
they have also realised to their utmost chagrin that even out of office, I have
remained a bigger nemesis, hence the unceasing campaign of calumny with the
sole purpose of damaging my reputation and putting a wedge between me and
Imolites.
“In doing this, there are no off-limits. They have forged
documents, concocted voice messages, perjured and maximised the social media in
throwing mud to see if any one sticks.
“They use issues that are very dear to our people in this
nefarious project.
“Two of such devious
acts were a purported voice of me making threats and a letter, also purportedly
written by me to the honourable Attorney General of the federation and Minister
of justice, Abubakar Malami, advising him not to honour the appeal court
judgement that discharged and acquitted Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra, so as not to imperil the 2023 elections.
“It is laughable and preposterous, knowing my background and
predicament, that I will be writing to the Honourable Attorney General of the
Federation, asking him to continue to illegally hold on to Nnamdi Kanu even after
a court of competent jurisdiction had discharged him. What benefits will such a
letter confer on me in a matter of such public concern, sensitivity and
volatility. How does that make sense?”
Ihedioha also urged security agencies to investigate the source
of the letter and audio attributed to him.
“While Nigerians are aware that those who can forge polling
results for manufactured votes can forge anything, I have decided not to keep
silent again in the face of this criminal defamation of my character because as
we inch closer to the 2023 elections, the evil machinations will intensify,” he
said.
“I am not unduly worried, though, because our people know better. But we can no longer allow criminality to reign supreme. I therefore urge the security agencies to investigate those behind this blatant forgery and bring them to justice. Criminality should not be elevated to an art of governance. Imolites deserve better.”
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