Uzo Uwani Youths Reject NDC Aspirant Over Religious Intolerance
Enugu youths reject NDC aspirant over Bible burning, anti-Christian remarks
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Youths in Uzo Uwani, Enugu State, have rejected Mathias Ezeaku, a House of Representatives aspirant from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), due to his anti-Christian remarks and public burning of the Holy Bible. They emphasize the need for political leaders to promote unity rather than division.
- 01Mathias Ezeaku's criticism of Christianity and the burning of the Holy Bible have led to backlash from Uzo Uwani youths.
- 02The group, Concerned Uzo Uwani Youths, warns that electing leaders with a history of intolerance could deepen religious divisions.
- 03Ezeaku's actions are seen as contradictory to the values of NDC presidential aspirant Peter Obi, who promotes inclusivity.
- 04The youths call for political parties to prioritize candidates with records of tolerance and peaceful engagement.
- 05Ezeaku defends his actions as a personal choice, claiming that everyone has the right to reject their previous beliefs.
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In Uzo Uwani, Enugu State, local youths have voiced strong opposition to Mathias Ezeaku, a House of Representatives aspirant from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), due to his inflammatory remarks against Christianity and the public burning of the Holy Bible. The Concerned Uzo Uwani Youths, led by Chukwuma Obinna, issued a statement condemning Ezeaku's promotion of religious intolerance, citing a video of the Bible burning that surfaced in January 2022. They argue that the constituency, home to diverse religious groups, requires leaders who foster peace and unity. The group also criticized Ezeaku for misaligning his values with those of NDC’s presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, who advocates for the church's role in societal development. Ezeaku dismissed the backlash as propaganda, asserting that individuals have the right to reject their previous beliefs. The youths urged political parties to select candidates who promote inclusivity and called on security agencies to monitor hate speech.
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The rejection of Ezeaku by local youths highlights concerns over religious intolerance in political leadership.
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