Elechi Kicks as Low Turnout Mars Pro-jonathan Rally in Ebonyi

A pro-Jonathan rally organised yesterday by the Ebonyi State Governor, Martins Elechi, was largely boycotted by all the major stakeholders in the state, as the podium was occupied by only the Governor, his wife, Mrs. Josephine Elechi, and the chairman of the occasion, Eng. Fidelis Nwankwo.

According to findings, even with Elechi’s order to his men, the venue of the event was taken over by rival groups, with no visible evidence of his being in charge of the situation.

Also, investigations revealed that the boycott of the event by the party and all prominent citizens of the state was due to the governor’s continued resolve to inform stakeholders about party affairs, rather than consult and work for consensual positions on major issues.

However, Elechi yesterday alleged that some politicians who are contesting elective positions in the 2015 general election were sabotaging President Goodluck Jonathan’s efforts towards building a united Nigeria.

The governor said this at the solidarity rally in support of President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration for President at the Abakaliki Township Stadium.

Elechi added that President Jonathan has portrayed himself as a true Nigerian by refusing to discriminate against anybody irrespective of tribe, religion, language and socio-political affiliation even in the face of opposition.

“We are here for a purpose; to thank the man who is the greatest gift to Nigerians. Nigerians are begging him to continue his agenda for total transformation of Nigeria. We thank God for giving us Jonathan. We are happy for him. Some are pretending to be working for him while they are sabotaging him”, the governor said.