Peter Obi’s Camp Supporting Governor Soludo – Obi’s Aide, Obienyem

In a letter to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, one of Peter Obi’s closest Aide, Valentine Obienyem, assures Soludo that Obi’s camp is in full support of his (Soludo’s) Government.

This followed the story which made the rounds in the Social Media over the worth, now, of Anambra State’s Government investment in SABMiller under Obi as Governor.

Earlier, when the stories made the rounds, and names were thrown in here and there, Obienyem had said that: “The claim that Professor Soludo, the Sultan of Sokoto, or Fmr. Emir of Kano, said this or that about Mr Peter Obi did not come from him, nor his Media Office.

“However, the record of his 20 million dollars investment in SABmiller, which has been appreciating is verifiable.

“Obi’s campaign mantle is moving Nigeria from a consuming to a producing country. All his supporters are respectively enjoined to key into the vision and desist from sharing unverified news items.”

But Soludo’s camp seem to be in a foul mood. Their responses, apparently, targeted at Obi, prompted Obienyem to write a letter to Soludo.

Said Obienyem in the letter: “I only want to assure you that the Obi camp is supporting you. We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you. Some people are angry because we have chosen to identify with you.”

Following is Obienyem’s letter to Governor Soludo.

“Our Dear Prof. Soludo,

“Let me, once again, congratulate you on emerging as the Governor. As I have always reminded you, going by your pedigree,  we are hopeful that you will repair the wrongs in the State. When the state works, it is for the benefit of all.

“On the day you were sworn-in, our joy was near- complete on the attendance of Mr. Peter Obi, only to be completed when you allowed him the use of Government House Hall to meet Traditional Rulers. For everybody, that is the way to go.

“The banters by Traditional Rulers on that day revealed their hidden joy at the development. Watching them intently, I noticed many of them gazing at Obi with eyes dripping with admiration and devotion as they took him as the redeeming angel of the bastardised country.

“As far as I was concerned, two  illustrious and experienced Anambra sons were united together in maturity and wisdom.

“When the news of the multiplication of Obi’s investment in SABMiller was published, I knew it did not come from you. I personally made it clear that it was not circulated by Obi’s Media, but probably by one of the youths, not under our control, but eager to throw in anything that glorified their hero – Obi.

“Do not judge Obi’s supporters based on these people’s cathartic reactions.

“It was saddening when one of the people you later appointed an aide, in a bashful, pugilistic manner, said I was the one that published it. When your Media Aide rebutted it, I said he did what he was supposed to do. My argument was simple: Even if the news was true, it is wrong to put into your mouth what you did not say.

“I read the recent rebuttal by your Commissioner on the subject. What do I say about it? I only want to assure you that the Obi camp is supporting you. We want you to succeed and cannot be part of any plot against you. Some people are angry because we have chosen to identify with you It is about time they realised that our only interest is recovering the eight years of retrogression.

“Anybody supporting Obi that fights you is on his own. I say this with all sincerity, especially knowing the brief I personally received from Mr. Peter Obi on this.

“Obi is ready to offer any support that will redeem our State and set it on the path of progress again.

“The way things are, anybody fighting you at the January of your tenure is simply being inconsiderate and insensitive.

“Please, always sieve everyday, reactions by people from the reaction from Mr. Obi’s official camp.

“As for Soludo’s supporters, take us as friends. We are one with you in the belief that Prof.  Soludo should succeed for the good of our state.

“Your Obedient Subject

Val. Obienyem”