The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ebonyi State chapter, raised concerns on Friday regarding an alleged plot by the Ebonyi State Government, in collaboration with security agencies, to arrest the party’s governorship candidate for the 2023 general elections, Prof. Benard Odoh. According to APGA, this plot aims to prevent its candidates from participating in the governorship polls scheduled for March 11, 2023. The allegations were made during a joint press briefing held by Dr. Emmanuel Onwe, the senatorial candidate for Ebonyi Central Zone, and Charles Otu, the Director of Media and Publicity for the Ebonyi APGA Governorship Campaign Council.
During the press conference in Abakaliki, Onwe expressed his deep concern over the numerous attacks and assassination attempts targeting Prof. Odoh by suspected political hoodlums in the state. He condemned these actions and called on security agencies to take decisive measures to address the situation. Onwe also extended his condolences to the family of HRH (Eze) Igboke Ewa, the traditional ruler of Umuezeokaoha community in Ezza North Local Government Area, who was murdered by unknown assailants on Monday night. He stated, “The oppression and harassment of the governorship candidate of APGA is unacceptable. We have heard of the death of the Monarch of Ezza North LGA. Some people have written a petition indicting the APGA governorship candidate, who is innocent of such a dastardly act.”
Onwe further emphasized the need for calm among the residents of Ebonyi Central and Ezza North, noting that the Inspector General of Police has been informed about the situation. He urged security agencies to refrain from any actions aimed at eliminating Odoh. He also highlighted the significant irregularities, including ballot box snatching and monetary inducements, that marred the February 25, 2023 elections in the Ebonyi Central Senatorial district. Onwe assured his supporters that the election results would be contested in court to reclaim their mandate. “The election was characterized by ballot snatching and overvoting, even as INEC went ahead to announce the
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