Ejike Asiegbu, an ace actor, has apologised for a video calling out the administration of Hope Uzodinma, Imo governor.
Recently, Uche Nnanna-Maduka, an actress, made a video
criticising the governor for a power outage at the Sam Mbakwe International
Cargo Airport in Imo.
In the two-minute footage, Nnanna-Maduka made
hard-hitting remarks about Uzodinma’s administration and openly shamed the
state.
Capturing the dark scenery at the arrival terminal, she lamented that baggage claim on touchdown had to be done outdoors as a result.
“They said we have to
claim our luggage at the compound because there is no light at Imo Airport.
This is Nigeria in 2024. This is what we are experiencing. This is wrong and
unacceptable,” she said, speaking in both Igbo and English.
“Who is ruling this state? What are we doing? In 2024 no
lights at the airport. No, it’s wrong. Imo state, shame on you. See our Sam
Mbakwe Airport. No light. Hope Uzodinma, look at us.”
Uchenna Nnanna Maduka exposes the shocking state of Imo airport.
— Ọmọ Oodua (@yomiable) June 22, 2024
They claim their baggage at the tarmac
It is good somebody is calling the governor out.
But in Kalu Aja voice does Imo need airport when they don't have electricity ? pic.twitter.com/PyaqIRG7oS
The actors spotted in the video include Ejike Asiegbu, Fred
Amata, Keppy Ekpenyong, Gloria Nobert Young, and Grace Amah.
They had visited the state for an event hosted by Lucky
Ejike Chukwu, a former African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate
in the 2019 elections.
In response, Oguwuike Nwachuku, Uzodinma’s chief press secretary,
authored a newspaper article where
he described Nnanna-Maduka’s comments as a “deliberate ploy to insult the
governor and in a manner that suggested she was hired to do so”.
Asiegbu had countered the Nwachukwu’s remarks, describing it
as “uncharitable” and “unprofessional conduct”.
On Thursday, however, Asiegbu apologised for the
“scandalous” video on behalf of his colleagues.
He said the video never intended to belittle the governor
but was “maliciously misinterpreted” by the governor’s chief press secretary.
“I most respectfully apologise on behalf of my colleague
Uchenna Maduka to my friend, brother, elder statesman, and governor, His
Excellency, Chief Dr. Hope Uzodimma for the embarrassment this video may have
caused him,” he said.
“While I do not come from Imo state, I am married to a
wonderful and loving wife from Imo state. Besides, we Abia state people were
part of the old Imo state and so would always want the very best for Imo state
and its people because we are all brothers and sisters.
“Let me state for the records that we are men and women of
honour and integrity. We are not swayed by apples and carrots as Mr. Oguwike
has maliciously adduced.”
Asiegbu’s apology comes just as Nnanna-Maduka had also
reportedly apologised for filming the video.
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