Ebonyi Labour Party Denounces Umahi's Remarks on Anambra

The Labour Party in Ebonyi State has publicly rejected comments made by David Umahi, the Minister of Works and former governor of Ebonyi, regarding Anambra State and former governor Peter Obi. The party described Umahi's remarks as divisive and called for unity among the people of Ebonyi and other Igbo communities.

In a statement signed by Comrade Chief Splendour Oko Eze, the Labour Party's gubernatorial candidate, and other candidates, they asserted that Anambra has never treated Ebonyi indigenes as second-class citizens. They highlighted the longstanding cultural and economic ties between the two states, citing contributions from prominent Anambra businessmen to Ebonyi's development.

The party urged residents to disregard divisive rhetoric and affirmed that Peter Obi is a brother, not an enemy. They also criticized Umahi for the state of federal roads in the South East and raised concerns about the Vanco Flyover project in Abakaliki, questioning its impact on local businesses.

The Labour Party called for solidarity among the five South Eastern states.