Umahi was taken in by Odoh electioneering style that paraded a lot of youthful energy, intellectual savvy and panache. 2015 Divided GovernorshipONLY those who vividly recall the heat, hullabaloo and intrigues that characterized the 2015 governorship poll in Ebonyi would place the former SSG’s resignation in correct perspective. Ebonyi has five main geopolitical clans, including Abakaliki (comprising Izzi and Ohaukwu), Ezza, Ikwo, Afikpo and Ohaozara (comprising Ivo and Ohaozara). Therefore, as a smart young man, Prof. Odoh sensed that the harmattan haze of 2019 had started blowing into governance decisions and decided to vote with his feet. Prof. Odoh was said to have called the Police commissioner asking him to ensure that justice was done in the matter involving a local government coordinator, who despite being in detention was still signing official documents.

Source: The Guardian April 08, 2018 04:30 UTC