MIRIAM NNOLI 
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, on Monday, described the verbal attack on former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, as baseless.
New Telegraph recalls that, the former First Lady has been a subject of scathing criticism after she endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, affirming that she had no plans of returning to Aso Rock.
However, in a statement signed by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, and the National Secretary, Comrade Obinna Achionye, said those attacking Mrs Jonathan were misplaced aggressors.
The Ohanaeze youths declared that Mrs Jonathan had the right to support any politician of her choice, and it was within the right of the former First Lady to support any politician of her choice, just like any other Nigerian.
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“There is freedom of choice guaranteed by Nigeria’s Constitution and natural laws. What the former First Lady, Her Excellency Dame Patience Jonathan is to exercise that right of choice.
“Anyone who is not comfortable with her choice is also at liberty to pitch a tent with any other politician of their choice.
“Those against her should have a rethink and allow Dame Patience to be; she remains one of the finest and caring First Ladies ever produced in Nigeria. Her passion and commitment towards the welfare of the downtrodden in this country remains unparalleled.
“Quite glaring is also her large followership which cuts across every part of the country and beyond, and has remained so, even years after she left office. So, those against her political decision should be brave enough to name the person they are supporting.”
