*Accuses opposition of attempting political bullying to acquire power from the back door
The newly elected Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Enugu State chapter, Professor Augustine Akubue has dismissed the allegation of forgery and conspiracy leveled against him by a group who called themselves Concerned ADC Stakeholders led by one Raphael Idoko describing the allegation as false baseless, malicious and handiwork of disgruntled ADC members who lost out in the recent concluded ADC Congress in Enugu State
The Enugu State ADC Chairman Elect in a Press Release made available to journalists in Enugu Professor Akubue said that the allegation as a calculated attempt at political bullying by disgruntled elements who lost out in the recently concluded, free and fair ADC State Congress in Enugu State.
Details of the Press Release goes thus ‘My attention has been drawn to a spurious publication by a group parading itself as “Concerned ADC Stakeholders” led by one Raphael Idoko, wherein they made unfounded allegations of forgery and conspiracy against my person.
“For the record, there was indeed a civil matter arising from a property transaction at Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, which I lawfully bought through a legal practitioner. In the course of that transaction, an issue of alleged irregular signature arose and the matter was submitted to court for adjudication.
“Upon diligent inquiry and judicial review, it was established that there was no wrongdoing on my part. Consequently, parties voluntarily opted for an out-of-court settlement, and a Memorandum of Understanding was duly executed by all parties concerned.
“Any subsequent attempt to impugn the authenticity of the said Memorandum of Understanding was appropriately discountenanced by a High Court of competent jurisdiction, which upheld the settlement. The certified records of the Memorandum of Understanding and the relevant judicial pronouncements are extant and available for verification, and they conclusively establish my innocence.
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“Ordinarily, I would not dignify such mischief with a response. However, for the sake of the unsuspecting public and the integrity of our great party, it has become necessary to set the records straight: I, Prof. Augustine Akubue, have never been involved in any act of forgery or conspiracy.
“This contrived allegation is nothing but the handiwork of political detractors seeking to acquire power through the back door, having failed at the ballot during the Congress.
I therefore advise Mr. Raphael Idoko and his co-travelers to desist from further acts of defamation and political brigandage, and to join hands with the duly elected leadership to build a strong, united, and victorious ADC in Enugu State.
“I remain committed to the rule of law, due process, and the democratic ideals upon which our party is founded.
