Anambra state branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has denied endorsing any political party or candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state.
In a press statement issued to journalists via WhatsApp, the Executive Secretary of the Anambra state branch of NRCS, Engr. Kingsley Okoye noted that the Nigerian Red Cross Act clearly defined the role of the Red Cross.
The society has therefore warned that it would not tolerate any move by individuals or groups to drag it into a political quagmire, insisting that NRCS is not a political group but an independent, national, and impartial humanitarian institution.
The statement also encouraged all, irrespective of political ambition, to respect the dignity of those we serve. It added that it is using this medium to appeal to its media supporters to verify Red Cross activities properly before publishing articles
