Youths of the Agulu community in the Anaocha LGA, Anambra, have cautioned politicians campaigning in the area against making disparaging remarks about their kinsman, former Governor Peter Obi.

The youth, in a statement signed by Maduagwu Eric-Kenny and Chamberlain Egoh, their chairman and secretary in Awka on Wednesday, condemned what they described as “unfounded attacks” from desperate politicians seeking votes.

They expressed concern about how some politicians who visit Agulu to solicit votes mock and provoke Mr Obi, even as many of them had benefited from his generosity and support. According to them, such conduct is unacceptable.

“Peter Obi’s name commands respect not only in Nigerian politics but also on the global stage. We will never allow anyone, regardless of position or influence, to diminish his image. We, therefore, issue this unequivocal caution: any politician visiting Agulu for any purpose must refrain from making derogatory or disparaging remarks about our dear brother, Peter Obi,” they said.

The youth stated that future attempts to malign Mr Obi in Agulu would be met with “organised, peaceful but resolute resistance.”

They added that just as others guard their political elites with pride, the people of Agulu would continue to cherish and protect Mr Obi as an identity that opens doors across Nigeria and beyond. 

(NAN)