The attempt by a sponsored section of the media to include the name of the former governor of CBN, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo in what is generally perceived as an impossible mission to market APC to ndi Anambra suffered a setback early this morning as the renowned Professor of Economics issued a Press Statement stating clearly that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress.
Prof Soludo with Chief Obiano when the governor visited his country home last month
The sponsored propaganda had probably in search of credible candidates, included Prof Soludo as one of the persons angling to clinch the APC ticket for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
The statement reads...
"My attention has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard Newspaper of Wednesday, January 25, 2017 entitled: "Andy Uba, Soludo, Others battle for APC Gov ticket" in which the state chairman of the party was reported to have listed my name among those contesting for the party's nomination for the Anambra governorship election.
"Since the said publication, I have received hundreds of calls, texts and emails seeking clarification on the matter.
"I also sought and obtained the phone number of the said state chairman and spoke to him in order to ascertain the veracity of the story, and he confirmed to me that he was mis-reported.
"Consequently, I wish to clarify that I am not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and could therefore not be contesting for its party nomination ".
Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO
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Blog10 can authoritatively reveal that Prof Soludo who recently commended Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State over his doggedness in handling the present economic recession, is a card carrying member of APGA.
Prof Soludo with Chief Obiano when the governor visited his country home last month
The sponsored propaganda had probably in search of credible candidates, included Prof Soludo as one of the persons angling to clinch the APC ticket for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
The statement reads...
"My attention has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard Newspaper of Wednesday, January 25, 2017 entitled: "Andy Uba, Soludo, Others battle for APC Gov ticket" in which the state chairman of the party was reported to have listed my name among those contesting for the party's nomination for the Anambra governorship election.
"Since the said publication, I have received hundreds of calls, texts and emails seeking clarification on the matter.
"I also sought and obtained the phone number of the said state chairman and spoke to him in order to ascertain the veracity of the story, and he confirmed to me that he was mis-reported.
"Consequently, I wish to clarify that I am not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and could therefore not be contesting for its party nomination ".
Chukwuma Charles SOLUDO
...
Blog10 can authoritatively reveal that Prof Soludo who recently commended Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State over his doggedness in handling the present economic recession, is a card carrying member of APGA.
