It was concerned, however, about the large number of unclaimed PVCs in the South East.
To this end, that apex Igbo body urged other Ohanaeze states to emulate the Ebonyi governor and declare public holidays before the January 29 deadline stipulated for the collection of the PVCs by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement yesterday, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, drew a distinction between robust campaigns and social media activism on the one side and voting during an election on the other.
He likened the election to a football match, noting that while dribbling the opponent was key, it was the number of goals scored that would ultimately count.
Emphasizing that this year’s polls were critical to the future of the country, Ohanaeze stated that it was very strange that an Igbo of whatever class or creed would be reminded of the need to vote in the oncoming general elections.
He said, "While commending Governor Umahi for his pragmatic sensitization of the Ebonyi populace towards the forthcoming elections, Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on all the governors of Ohanaeze States to apply the Ebonyi paradigm in their respective jurisdictions."
(Source: www.sunnewsonline.com)
