Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo state, accused former president Olusegun
Obasanjo of trying to bribe him with N150m for nis third term bid.
Meanwhile, Ihedioha said that he denied the offer because of
Obasanjo's "forthrightness."
He was speaking to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) supporters
at a reception organised by the party's candidate for Owerri Federal
Constituency, Honourable Dan Ikpeazu.
Ihedioha expressed gratitude to the people for welcoming him, and
promised them that with his links and connections within and outside
Nigeria, he would give sound leadership devoid of discrimination.
He said: "Anybody who knows me would know that I am not the
discriminatory type, if I don't believe in something, I will let you
know why I don't believe in it.
Ihedioha also called on APGA supporters to put sentiment aside and
vote for him in the incoming governorship poll on April 11, as he is
the only candidate that has the chance to overcome the current
governor Rochas Okorocha of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said he had been constituent, righteous and firm in his entire
political career, continuing that if they voted for him to become the
state governor, he would rule with the fear of God. Ihedioha added
that Imo state and the South East in general were lucky that he became
deputy speaker of the House of Representatives to enable that Ndigbo
still stayed relevant in the decision-making of the nation.
He praised Ikpeazu, APGA standard bearer for Owerri federal
constituency, for his forthrightness, adding that the former Imo House
of Assembly member shared the same traits with him. Speaking earlier,
Ikpeazu praised Ihedioha for coming to address his supporters, adding
that his only interest was how to unseat the incumbent Governor
Okorocha.
The meeting, which attracted other PDP leaders, saw APGA members
firmness to support Ihedioha in the forthcoming governorship poll.
It should be noted that Obasanjo has repeatedly said he would comply
with the constitution, which limits presidents to two four-year terms.
--NAIJ.COM
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