The youth of Ezza North Local Government of Ebonyi State, under the aegis of Ezza North Youth General Assembly (ENYGA), yesterday called on the governorship candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Bernard Odo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Odii, to halt further legal actions against Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Odoh and Odii contested the governorship election in the state on March 20 with Nwifuru, who was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
They rejected the result and challenged it at the Election Petitions Tribunal, which last month upheld Nwifuru as the winner. They have reportedly appealed the judgment.
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Odo is from Ezza clan in Ezza North Local Government, Nwifuru is from Izzi clan in Izzi Local Government, while Odii is from Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone.
However, the youth urged the duo to as a matter of patriotism, retrace their steps by accepting the result of the governorship election and the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal.
They made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of their general meeting at Onu Nwode Prinary School, Umuoghara. The youth noted that Odo and Odii fought gallantly during the election and failed.
They, however, urged them to accept the outcome of the election in the interest of the state, as Nwifuru has demonstrated capacity in leadership by achieving so much in just a few months in office.
The communiqué was signed by Emeka Nwokporo, president of the youth, Titus Eze, Secretary, Chika Igboke, Legal Adviser and over 20 others.