CITIZENS COMPASS— The traditional ruler of Umunnato autonomous community, Item in Bende LGA of Abia State, Eze Innocent Kalu Mba, has apologised to voters in his area for raining curses on those who would not vote for his candidate.
The traditional ruler was captured in a viral video invoking death on anyone who would not vote for Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
Mba in a recent video was captured saying, “I will call a meeting because of this election and I will tell the people if you don’t vote for Benjamin Kalu, the land will strike you dead.”
In his apology he tendered about 48 hours ago, the monarch said his choice of words was “capable of being misunderstood” and did not reflect his true intentions.
Eze Mba read his apology letter via his mobile phone in the presence of some officials of Bende LGA, said “The statement attributed to me does not reflect my true intentions or my deep respect for the governor and his administration. I could never deliberately make a remark intended to undermine or embarrass a government that I wholeheartedly support.
I wish to assure everyone that I do not support violence, intimidation or any act capable of endangering human life. My commitment has always been to peace, justice, reconciliation, and the welfare of my people.
I send my sincere apology to everyone who felt hurt,” he concluded.
