Imo PDP Senatorial Candidate Bemoans Gunmen Activities In Imo

The Senatorial Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Imo East senatorial district, Uche Onyeagocha, has called for an an end to bloodletting in Imo State.

Onyeagocha while condemning the beheading of the Sole Administrator of Ideato North local government area of Imo State Christopher Ohizu by gunmen said the security situation in the state is worrisome.

In a statement on Wednesday, the aspiring lawmaker accused the state government of complacency in tackling the security challenge in the state. 

He then urged the state government to take full responsibility for the protection of lives and properties of the people of the state.

“The PDP Candidate for Imo East Senatorial District, Hon. Barr. Uche Onyeagocha expresses deep empathy and rude shock over the recent killing of Ideato North Sole Administrator, Chief Chris Ohizu, describing the tragic incident as horrifying and heartbreaking.

“Hon. Onyeagocha condemns in the strongest terms the continued bloodletting in the state and calls on the people of the state to always respect the dignity and sanctity of human life.

“He describes as disturbing, the unperturbed and complacent disposition of the state government on the escalating progression and wave of insecurity in the state and calls on Governor Hope Uzodimma to begin to take the responsibility of protecting lives and property of Imolites,” the statement reads.