Ejike Asiegbu apologises over video attacking Hope Uzodinma

Veteran Nollywood actor Ejike Asiegbu has apologized to Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State for criticizing him online.

Recall that in a social media video, actress Uche Nnanna-Maduka chastised Governor Uzodinma for a power outage at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo.

Keppy Ekpenyong, Gloria Nobert Young, Grace Amah, Fred Amata, and Ejike Asiegbu are among the other celebrities shown in the video.

Lambasting Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration, Nnanna-Maduka stated, “They said we have to claim our luggage at the compound because there is no light at Imo Airport. This is Nigeria in 2024. This is wrong and unacceptable.

“Who is ruling this state? What are we doing? In 2024 no lights at the airport. Imo state, shame on you. See our Sam Mbakwe Airport. Hope Uzodinma, look at us.”

In response to the video, Oguwuike Nwachuku, the governor’s chief press secretary, wrote a newspaper piece in which he claimed that Nnanna-Maduka had been employed to attack the Governor.

Actor Asiegbu responded by apologizing on behalf of his colleagues in a shared statement on Thursday, labeling Nwachukwu’s comments as unprofessional and uncharitable behavior.

“I most respectfully apologize on behalf of my colleague Uchenna Maduka to my brother, friend, elder statesman, and governor, Chief Dr. Hope Uzodinma for the embarrassment this video may have caused him.

“Let me state for the records that we are men and women of honor and integrity. We are not swayed by apples and carrots as Mr. Oguwike has maliciously adduced,” he said.