In a recent interview with Arise News, Charles Aniagwu, the former Commissioner of Information in Delta State, responded to Peter Nwaoboshi’s intentions of reclaiming what he believed was his mandate, even after his release from prison. Aniagwu questioned the practicality of expecting votes while he was incarcerated during the election.
Asserting that the individuals he aims to challenge in regards to the alleged theft of his mandate are not associated with the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission), Aniagwu clarified that it was the EFCC that arrested him based on their perception of malfeasance.
“Which mandate is he referring to? Does he believe the people of Delta reside in a Banana Republic? He was in prison when the election took place, so was he anticipating that we would cast our votes for him while he was incarcerated, to represent us within the prison walls? As what? A warder?” Aniagwu expressed, casting doubt on the feasibility of such expectations.
He urged Nwaoboshi to be thankful to God for his freedom rather than vocalizing claims about a mandate.
Dismissing Nwaoboshi’s mandate assertions, Aniagwu pointed out that Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, secured victory in a fair and transparent manner.
Aniagwu emphasized that Senator Nwoko had no affiliation with the EFCC. Moreover, he clarified that Governor Okowa, who is not associated with the EFCC, also had no part in the charges brought against Nwaoboshi by the commission, reiterating that it was the EFCC’s independent action based on perceived malfeasance.