2011 Attack On DemocracyWhy Archbishop Obinna,Chris Anyanwu Others, Must Apologise To Ohakim
Former Archbishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese,His Grace, Anthony Obinna and political leaders in Owerri geopolitical zone of Imo State, have again been asked to render unreserved apologies to Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, for the alleged wrongs they did to him in the build-up to the 2011 governorship election in the State. Archbishop Obinna and some political leaders in Owerri zone were alleged to have sponsored a destructive falsehood and blackmail against Ohakim, accusing him of flogging a Catholic Reverend Father, which later turned out to be a well orchestrated lie and propaganda which contributed to Ohakim’s regrettable ouster during the election.
Addressing newsmen in his country home, Okporo in Orlu local government area of Imo State, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Group of Companies, Comrade Darlington Uzoahia, made it clear that Archbishop Obinna, as a foremost cleric, “should practice what he preaches while presiding over confession sessions with Catholic faithful.” He insisted that the Catholic leader bears a moral burden until he apologies to Ohakim “for accusing him falsely,and organising black masses for him in almost all Catholic churches in Imo State,which ultimately jeopardised not only the political future of Ohakim, but also his life.”
Uzoahia maintained that Imo people are still in shock that a revered religious leader like Archbishop Obinna could allegedly allow himself to be used by some desperate politicians to truncate democracy in Imo State, asserting that “what Archbishop Obinna and some political leaders from Owerri zone did to Imo people in 2011 tantamount to a rape on democracy. It is shameful, despicable and stands condemned by well meaning Nigerians. It is even very absurd that up till now, Archbishop Obinna has not deemed proper to apologise to an innocent man he terribly hurt.”
Uzoahia, who was erstwhile National President of Orluzurumee Youths, also took a swipe at Senator Chris Anyanwu from Mbaise local government area of Imo State, for openly admitting in her memoir “Bold Leap” launched recently, that she organized and led the military onslaught backed by the federal government against Ohakim and Imo people during the 2011 governorship election in State. ” That was the height of arrogance, insensitivity, and debased morals on the part of the conspirators.We know all of them and have their dossiers,” he stated.
According to Uzoahia, “the fact that Chris Anyanwu, a woman and two times Senator, could boldly tell the world that she was the ring leader of the gang that attacked democracy in 2011 in our State, speaks volumes of the magnitude of the conspiracy hatched by Owerri zone elite against an innocent man. Is it a coincidence that all Ohakim’s conspirators come from Owerri zone? It is a shame,” he posited.
He stated that “2027 would be a different ball game. The mistakes of 2011 can not repeat themselves. Imo people are now wiser.” He pointed out that it is wrong for anybody from Owerri zone to aspire to govern Imo in 2027,stating that the injustice done to Ohakim and Okigwe zone must be rectified in 2027.
The Chairman of Dynamic Group of Companies,however, applauded the Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka for boldly unveiling truth that Ohakim did not even see the Catholic priest allegedly flogged by him,not to talk of maltreating him. “Mbaka shamed all those who organized black masses for Ohakim just because of political interests of Owerri zone. His exposition remains unchallenged to date. I even heard that they have ferried to the United States of America,the Catholic priest in question, whom Mbaka said had told him pointedly that nobody flogged him neither did he even meet Ohakim at all. Obviously, they dont want him to further expose their lies and wickedness. But, can they hide him from God ? That is practically impossible,” Uzoahia averred.
