Developing story: Igbo youths resist APC, say no to Ephraim Nwuzi
… gunshots heard as Nwuzi attempts to force his way through
Arena that was supposed to be used for the rally. Some of the canopies lying on the floor.Igbo youths in the Etche Local Government Area have refused to allow the House of Representatives candidate of the APC any chance to step into their community.
According to information, the road linking Chokocho with Igbo has been clearly blocked by youths.
We have also learnt through sources in Chokocho that Ephraim has just left his village for Emeh despite knowing that all manner of things have been used to block the road by his kith and kin who are saying he is not welcome to address them.
Reports suggest there are gunshots coming from the Chokocho ens as Nwuzi attempts to suppress peaceful protesters who do not want him in their area.
Angry youths told our correspondent that the APC did nothing for them despite the support that they gave to the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi .
They declared thar the proposed rally by the APC candidate in Emeh would only happen over their dead bodies.
Saying that they have enormous faith in the government of Governor Nyesom Wike who is working hard to develop Etche, the youths said they would not allow the APC to trick them.
Our man on ground reports that the youths dismantled all the canopies already mounted at the Emeh playground where Nwuzi was expected to address a rally.
We have learnt that women in the community are remaining indoors in protest against Nwuzi and the APC.