A group Equity & Justice Initiative (EJI) has uncovered a grand plot by some disgruntled individuals and groups to tarnish the image of the former governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji using the anti graft agencies.
In a Statement endorsed by its Secretary, Dr Abel Akudo and made available to Journalists in Umuahia on Sunday, the group raised alarm over fresh plot to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) to discredit Senator Theodore Orji.
According to the statement, in the past few years these disgruntled elements who are hell-bent on pulling down the former Governor have not relented in writing all manner of untenable petitions against him before the EFCC.
“It is on record that as a Governor, Senator Orji popularly called ochendo acquitted himself creditably with great achievements that are there for everyone to see”
“Even as a Senator, the former Governor impacted positively on the lives of his constituents via his numerous empowerment programmes”
“To this end, EJI wants to place Abians on alert about a clandestine mission by detractors to discredit Senator TA Orji and his family using the anti graft agencies. What could be their grouse with the former Governor or could it be a question of jealousy over his outstanding performance while in office and his rising profile even after leaving office?”
“Justice and equity initiative is saying without equivocation and with all boldness that every plot seen and unseen by this power- hungry group to rubbish the former Governor will fail”
“The Senator TA Orji we know, will not be unwilling and ready to face any panel, court summons or trial by any anti graft agency to give account of his stewardship while in public service. So, instead of resorting to continued smear campaigns, the detractors should be more reasonable”
“But then the big question begging for answers remains : who is afraid of Senator Orji? In the nearest future these disgruntled elements will be exposed to the public as their identities will be made known to Abians” the Statement concluded.
