Former Governor of Anambra State and Minister of
Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, recently paid tribute to late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah,
sharing an intriguing story about his political struggles in 2007. In a video
that was shared by SYMFONI TV, Ngige narrated how his path crossed with Ifeanyi
Ubah and how the late senator supported him during one of his toughest
political battles.
In 2007, after losing his seat as governor and being
forced out of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ngige described himself and
others as "political wanderers." They were founding members of the
PDP but were expelled alongside key figures like Atiku Abubakar, leaving them
stranded without a political home.
Desperate, Ngige and his allies turned to a smaller
party, the Action Congress (AC), instead of forming a new one. According to
him, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Asiwaju) warned them that starting a fresh party would
expose them to retaliation from then-President Olusegun Obasanjo's
administration. "Baba will catch all of us and kill us," Tinubu
reportedly said, referring to the political dangers they faced.
Despite their efforts, Ngige and others, including
Atiku Abubakar, were disqualified from running for office under the AC. Still,
Ngige persevered, thanks to encouragement and financial support from Ifeanyi
Ubah, who believed he could make a comeback in Anambra.
Ngige later defied critics who doubted the success of
what they called a "Yoruba party" in the Southeast. By 2010, he
proved them wrong by winning significant victories at the local government
level. Reflecting on those times, Ngige praised Ubah for his loyalty and
generosity, calling him a unique and influential figure.
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