….Distances self from comment by another group
A socio-cultural strategic think+thank, Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, has expressed full support for the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mba, as he works tirelessly to reposition Enugu State and her fortunes.
The club has equally thrown its weight behind the Governor in his efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity, unemployment, health, education and infrastructure among others.
A statement by Chief Emeka Ibeh, Chairman and Barr. Paschal Ozioko, Secretary, on behalf of Hilltop Club1972 Lagos, however distanced itself from an innocuous body which addresses itself as Hill Top United and making insinuations that “SANs can’t save Governor Peter Mba”.
The statement said, “Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, a socio-cultural strategic think-tank, is miffed that an innocuous body which addresses itself as Hill Top United, is making insinuations that “SANs can’t save Governor Peter Mba”.
“The body, which is parading itself as if it is same or shares an affiliation with the Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, created the impression that it was the respected Club that issued the said publication”, it maintained.
Chief Emeka Ibeh and Barr. Paschal Ozioko, on behalf of Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, stated that the club has no hand in the said publication and does not on any way, lend any support to such wild claims.
They added added that the Club would have ordinarily ignored the said publication but for the impression the authors want to create that it emanated from them.
According to them, “The leadership of Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, therefore, finds it necessary to inform the unsuspecting public that “Hill Top United” has no affiliation nor any relationship whatsoever with the Distinguished and highly-respected Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos, and its members.
“The publication appears to be an attempt by some group to ride on the tails of Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos’ credibility, hard earned image and reputation.
“The Club therefore wishes to state unequivocally that “Hill Top United” is unknown to it and bears no relationship whatsoever.
“Hilltop Club 1972 Lagos is an apolitical, socio-cultural organisation of professionals and thought leaders of Enugu State origin, residing in Lagos State.
“The Club fully supports the Governor of Enugu State, HE Dr. Peter Mba, and throws its weight behind him as he works tirelessly to reposition Enugu State and reposition her fortunes.
“We support his position to tackle the challenges of insecurity, unemployment, health, education, infrastructure etc,” they stated.
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