Some youths from Igbo-Etiti/Uzo-Uwani federal constituency of Enugu State on Tuesday, protested against the outcome of the purported People’s Democratic Party (PDP), House of Representatives primary which took place at Ogbede, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area early in the week.
The youths in a peaceful protests marched along some major roads in Nsukka LGA, demanding the cancellation of results of the PDP primary election where Hon Martins Okeh was declared winner.
They said that Hon Chidiebere Otti, an Abuja based successful business man, who is from Uzo-Uwani LG and is popularly known as ‘Canopy’ should be declared winner for interest of peace, equity, justice and fairness.
Some of the placards carried by the protesting youths reads; “Gburus save Uzo-Uwani LG from Igboetiti LG.
“Stop the marginalisation and give Uzo-Uwani sense of belonging,” among others.
Addressing newsmen, Comr. Anthony Okonkwo alleged that no election was conducted and that the results announced were not a reflection of the people’s will.
He stated that the protesters stormed Nsukka streets to make the public hear their voice”.
However, when contacted Hon Okeh said that he won the PDP primary election for Igbo-Etiti/Uzo-Uwani federal Constituency under the supervision of INEC and PDP electoral officials.
Okeh who is seeking to represent the constituency for the third time, however urged those against his victory at the primary to go to the party’s appeal panel and lodge their grievances.