Enugu Reps member denies alleged feud with Gov Mbah
Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, the member representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has denied reports of a feud within the Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Specifically, Onwuegbu refuted claims that he had discussions with the state PDP chairman to request or suggest the replacement of recently elected ward executives.
Speaking through his Chief Spokesman, Orjiako Sam, Onwuegbu clarified his stance in response to a publication titled: “Crisis Imminent in Enugu State PDP: Party Chieftain Alerts Gov. Mbah.”
Sam stated, “The article, attributed to a faceless individual identified as Sunday Ikechukwu Damian, warrants a response to set the record straight for the reading public.
Contrary to the claims made in the publication, it is on record that Hon. Onwuegbu was on vacation abroad during the congress period that produced the ward executives and other party structures in the state. Since his return, he has maintained cordial relations with all duly elected officials.
Furthermore, Hon. Onwuegbu has never approached the State PDP Chairman to discuss or request the removal or replacement of any ward executive, nor does he have any intention of doing so.
His only visit to the State Party Chairman, alongside stakeholders from Oji River, was to extend congratulations to the Chairman on his election upon his (Onwuegbu’s) return from abroad. No such requests were made during that visit.
Additionally, Hon. Onwuegbu attended a gathering hosted by the State Chairman on December 22, 2024, in the company of distinguished personalities such as Senator Ngwu of Enugu West, the Speaker of the State Assembly, and other party chieftains. At no point during the event were issues regarding ward executives discussed.
Hon. Onwuegbu demands that Daily Post and the purported author, Francis Ugwu and Sunday Ikechukwu Damian, retract the defamatory publication within 48 hours.
The article is seen as a deliberate attempt to malign his person and sow discord.
The general public is urged to disregard the publication as a baseless fabrication devoid of any factual foundation.
For the record, Hon. Anayo B. Onwuegbu has been a pillar of development in his constituency, championing numerous infrastructural projects that have significantly improved the lives of his constituents.
His resolute commitment to progress is evident through numerous infrastructure developments in every nook and cranny of his constituency.
He maintains a harmonious and collaborative relationship with Governor Peter Mbah and the PDP leadership in Enugu State.
His dedication to the party’s unity and progress is firm, and attempts to suggest otherwise are baseless and malicious.
Their attempts to create disunity have failed, as the people of Enugu State are well aware of their antics and the ulterior motives behind them.
