Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has refuted the reports that said South East Governors influence results to aid President Muhammadu Buhari achieve 25 per cent of votes in states in the zone.
Umahi said noting such reports are without any fact whatsoever and blamed the spread on fake news starters on social media.
His words, “Why do we need to negotiate for the sex of a child when the child has been given birth to?
“The fact is that the president remains the boss of all governors and any reasonable governor must respect the president, party differences apart.
“You gain nothing by castigating him and such castigation does not stop him from being the president.
“You should rather make him your friend and see how you can get something for your people.
“The bible tells us that when the ways of a man is pleasing unto God, it keeps his enemies to be at peace with him,”
“I am in a hurry to change the story, narratives of Ebonyi people so whatever vehicle of peace that I need to join to achieve this, I will join.
“Our people are good in social media but will never go to get their voter cards and will be announcing results.”
He begged journalists to exercise their franchise too in the elections to ensure good governance.
“I expect 90 per cent success in the elections of March 9 and I want you to ask me question on this, that day.
“All the prophecies made on this election failed and you (journalists) were the ones propagating these prophecies.
“People will just wake up and declare: thus says the lord and this is unfortunate,”
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