Politics
By Victoria Frances
PETER Obi, Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023 elections has condemned the constant killings and kidnappings in Anambra State and the general insecurity in Nigeria.
Obi specifically flayed the kidnap of Justice Azuka and the killing of Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo.
He made the condemnation in a different post on his X handle, describing the development as disturbing and worrisome.
The two posts from him are published below:
“Media reports, yesterday confirmed the kidnapping of a member representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Justice Azuka, in Onitsha, our commercial city.
“The honourable member was just arriving in Onitsha to celebrate the Christmas season with his family when the assailants struck.
“As I have always continued to warn, if left unchecked, the monster of insecurity will consume all of us. These merchants of terror are becoming emboldened in their criminal acts, and if not stopped, no one will be spared.
“I sincerely appreciate everyone on the frontline of ensuring the security of lives and property in Nigeria. We must now, however, make more efforts and sacrifices to conquer this monster of insecurity.
“I appeal to the security agencies to ensure that Hon Justice Azuka is safely rescued and reunited with his family and that the perpetrators of the crime are arrested and punished.
Also,
“Today, I woke up to the heartbreaking news of the tragic and unfortunate death of Rev Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, the Manager of the College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala.
“Fr Tobias was shot dead by yet-be-identified criminals last night in Ihiala, Anambra.
“The constant killing of our very productive men and women by some bloodmongers is beyond heartbreaking.
“In many parts of the nation, the blood of our brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short by insecurity, continue to cry.
“How many more lives will be wasted before we rise to action and put an end to this menace contending with our future as a nation?
“As one who has continuously visited and partnered with the College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala, I understand how devastating this incident is to the College community.
“I extend my sincere condolences to his immediate family, the proprietor, the entire management, staff, and students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala.
“May God grant him eternal rest and grant us all the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss.
“May God heal our bleeding nation. -PO”
A.I
Dec. 28, 2024
Tags: Peter Obi Victoria Frances
