Amadi Reveals Uzodinma, Obi's Advice Against Political Run

Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), disclosed that he received advice from Governor Hope Uzodinma against running for the governorship position in Imo State in 2014. Amadi shared this information on his Facebook page, reflecting on the political challenges within Nigeria's electoral system.

He noted that Peter Obi, a presidential candidate from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), also discouraged him from contesting a Senate seat, warning that the electoral process could be marred by violence. Despite these warnings, Amadi expressed his intent to contest the governorship, asserting that violence should not deter political ambitions.

He quoted Uzodinma, who stated that a good man cannot engage in evil, emphasizing the need to end violence in the political landscape. This conversation highlights the ongoing concerns regarding electoral violence in Nigeria.