Obiano commended on peaceful disposition

The Anambra state governor, Chief Willie Obiano has been commended for pursuing peace and bitterness in the face of provocation from political opponents.

The senior special adviser to the governor on Media, Strategic Communications and legislative matters, Prince Oliver Okpala, made this commendation while addressing newsmen on recent false allegations leveled against the governor by the opposition. Okpala said that by the calmness of governor Obiano in the face of provocative assertions by the political opponents, he has exhibited maturity in line with doctrines of christian faith.

The governor's aide expressed concern over what he called unwarranted attacks on the governor, warning that such acts may no longer be tolerated as there is a limit to every human endurance. He expressed dismay over recent online publication alleging that the governor was using private jet while the people were languishing in abject poverty, describing it as a ploy to incite the people against the government.

Okpala expressed that the maturity and tolerance of the governor and his team should not be taken for weakness. He called on the opposition to appreciate the need for peaceful coexistence and refrain from further acts of falsehood against the state government.