Mrs Obiano apologises for the altercation between her and Bianca as she declares for senate race

EBELECHUKWU Obiano the former first lady of Anambra State has officially apologised to Governor Charles Soludo for the altercation that took place on the day of his inauguration between herself and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu.

On March 17, Governor Soludu took over from Willie Obiano as the governor of Anambra State but towards the end of the ceremony, Mrs Obiano Confronted Mrs Ojukwu and fracas ensued. In the heat of the moment, Mrs Ojukwu slapped Mrs Obiano and security men had to drag the two ladies apart.

Today, Mrs Obiano formally apologised to Governor Soludo, Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo, over the incident. She also used the opportunity to declare her intention to contest for the Anambra North Senatorial District set in the 2023 elections.

Mrs Obiano said: “As has been attested to by the good people of Anambra State, service to people, humanity and sharing love and putting smiles on sad faces are my priority in life and I know that it is the will of God because the bible says that God is love. Therefore, having witnessed and been positively touched by my ever willing disposition to care for people, empower the poor and needy, especially women and children, particularly widows, orphans and the destitute, my people decided that I should come and serve them better in a higher capacity.”

Recalling the incident between her and Bianca, Ebelechukwu said that she has put all of that behind her as a God-fearing person. She added that she remained grateful to God that she resisted and overcame the temptation to retaliate the physical assault meted out on her.

Mrs Obiano added: “As a peaceful person that I am well known for, violence has never been in my character and so I remain grateful to several elders, statesmen, friends and associates of the Obianos, as well as countless number of good people of Anambra State who called and expressed their concerns and offered wise counsels and words of comfort after the unfortunate drama. Permit me to use this medium to humbly convey to you my sincere, heartfelt and unreserved apology for the unfortunate incident between Mrs Bianca Ojukwu and myself on Thursday, March 17, 2022, the day of your inauguration as the new executive governor of Anambra State in which you took over from my husband, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano.

“The incident, to say the least, was most unnecessary, unfortunate and I regret my action. It was an unintended action as violence is never in my character.

“Without any equivocation, your achievements as a towering intellectual of national and international repute are enduring legacies and pride for the state and Ndigbo in general. I will therefore never deliberately engage in any activity or action to disrespect you and your government.

“All those who know me can testify that before and throughout my eight years as the First Lady of State, I pursued peace, promoted peace and carried out philanthropic gestures. I want to use this opportunity to pledge that I will wholeheartedly support and pray for the government of His Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to excel exceedingly better than the immediate past government, even as he builds on the legacy of his predecessor, my husband, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano, and take our dear state to a higher level."