“You can’t disrespect Peter Obi in our community,” Agulu youths warn Soludo, others

By Ayorinde Oluokun with agency report

Youths of Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra have vowed that any more attempts to malign their kinsman and former governor of the state, Mr Peter Obi by politicians during campaign in the community would be met with `organised, peaceful but resolute resistance.`

Politicians are currently campaigning across Anambra for the state’s governorship election scheduled for 8 November 2025.

Chukwuma Soludo, the incumbent governor of Anambra State who is seeking re-election has been critical of Obi

Soludo, who is the candidate of APGA had earlier in the week mocked Peter Obi over the failure of the candidates he endorsed to secure victory in last Saturday’s governorship election.

The ADC candidate endorsed by Pater Obi lost the state house of assembly election to the APGA candidate.

But Agulu youths, in a statement in a statement signed by Maduagwu Eric-Kenny and Mr Chamberlain Egoh, their Chairman and Secretary in Awka on Wednesday warned that they will not accept such mocking of the former Labour Party presidential candidate in their community.

While condemning what they described as ‘unfounded attacks’ from desperate politicians seeking votes, the youth cautioned politicians campaigning in the area against making disparaging remarks about Peter Obi.

They expressed worry about how some politicians who go to Agulu to ask for votes mock and provoke Obi even as many of them had benefited from his generosity and support.

According to them, such conduct is unacceptable.

“Peter Obi’s name commands respect not only in Nigerian politics but also on the global stage, we will never allow anyone, regardless of position or influence, to diminish his image.

“We therefore issue this unequivocal caution: any politician visiting Agulu for any purpose must refrain from making derogatory or disparaging remarks about our dear brother, Peter Obi,” they said

The youth said future attempts to malign Obi in Agulu would be met with `organised, peaceful but resolute resistance.`

Agulu youths added that just as others guard their political elites with pride, the people of the community would continue to cherish and protect Obi as an identity that opens doors across Nigeria and beyond.