Ikpeazu and Otti aides clash over Enyimba's CAF debacle
Former Abia State Governor’s CPS Chief Press Secretary Onyebuchi Ememanka has mocked Governor Alex Otti’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, following the elimination of the Enyimba d'Aba football club from the CAF champions. league.
Enyimba was eliminated in the first preliminary round of the competition on Sunday in Aba after earning a 0-0 draw against visiting Libya's Al Ahli Benghazi, who beat Enyimba 3-4 earlier in Libya.
Ex-governor Okezie Ikpeazu's former CPS Ememanka expressed his surprise at Enyimba FC's early ousting, saying it was shocking that the team was eliminated early despite the particular efforts of the new administration in the State.
He reiterated his displeasure that his boss Okezie Ikpeazu's administration was not credited with the Nigerian Premier League victory secured by Enyimba.
His words,
“After all, the weeds that invaded the stadium three months after Ikpeazu left his governorship is the reason why Enyimba was expelled from the CAF Champions League in his first match” , he wrote.
But in response to the sarcasm, Governor Otti's media adviser, Ferdinand Ekeoma, criticized the former CPS and his supporters for celebrating Enyimba's misfortune.
He insisted that the Enyimba stadium was in poor condition, inherited from the previous administration, but was later repaired by the new administration.
He noted that it took extra efforts from club president Kanu Nwankwo and management staff to convince CAF to approve the use of Enyimba Stadium for Al Ahli Benghazi clash .
He further stated that Alex Otti saved Enyimba with money before continuing the super 6 competition, even though he was still governor-elect at this time of the competition.
Ekeoma wonders why opponents of Governor Otti should blame the Otti administration for Enyimba's defeat, even though they have always refused to award him (Otti) victory in the Nigerian Professional League competition.< /p>
The media adviser insisted that Enyimba was in a financial quagmire when the current administration took power.
Meanwhile, many Aba residents and other Enyimba supporters lamented the elimination of their cherished club early in the competition.
Some supporters, who spoke to the DAILY POST on Sunday after the 0-0 draw, said it was painful to see the club fall apart.
One of the supporters, Onyedi Simeon, who is also a trader in Aba, called on the management led by Kanu Nwankwo to rebuild the team for future commitments.
Siméon, however, consoled Enyimba supporters by making them wait until next season, because according to him, football is a game of luck.
Former Abia State Governor’s CPS Chief Press Secretary Onyebuchi Ememanka has mocked Governor Alex Otti’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ferdinand Ekeoma, following the elimination of the Enyimba d'Aba football club from the CAF champions. league.
Enyimba was eliminated in the first preliminary round of the competition on Sunday in Aba after earning a 0-0 draw against visiting Libya's Al Ahli Benghazi, who beat Enyimba 3-4 earlier in Libya.
Ex-governor Okezie Ikpeazu's former CPS Ememanka expressed his surprise at Enyimba FC's early ousting, saying it was shocking that the team was eliminated early despite the particular efforts of the new administration in the State.
He reiterated his displeasure that his boss Okezie Ikpeazu's administration was not credited with the Nigerian Premier League victory secured by Enyimba.
His words,
“After all, the weeds that invaded the stadium three months after Ikpeazu left his governorship is the reason why Enyimba was expelled from the CAF Champions League in his first match” , he wrote.
But in response to the sarcasm, Governor Otti's media adviser, Ferdinand Ekeoma, criticized the former CPS and his supporters for celebrating Enyimba's misfortune.
He insisted that the Enyimba stadium was in poor condition, inherited from the previous administration, but was later repaired by the new administration.
He noted that it took extra efforts from club president Kanu Nwankwo and management staff to convince CAF to approve the use of Enyimba Stadium for Al Ahli Benghazi clash .
He further stated that Alex Otti saved Enyimba with money before continuing the super 6 competition, even though he was still governor-elect at this time of the competition.
Ekeoma wonders why opponents of Governor Otti should blame the Otti administration for Enyimba's defeat, even though they have always refused to award him (Otti) victory in the Nigerian Professional League competition.< /p>
The media adviser insisted that Enyimba was in a financial quagmire when the current administration took power.
Meanwhile, many Aba residents and other Enyimba supporters lamented the elimination of their cherished club early in the competition.
Some supporters, who spoke to the DAILY POST on Sunday after the 0-0 draw, said it was painful to see the club fall apart.
One of the supporters, Onyedi Simeon, who is also a trader in Aba, called on the management led by Kanu Nwankwo to rebuild the team for future commitments.
Siméon, however, consoled Enyimba supporters by making them wait until next season, because according to him, football is a game of luck.
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