Peter Obi Condemns Killing of Labour Party Candidate In Imo, Demands Arrest of Culprits
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has strongly condemned the murder of the party’s State House of Assembly candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo State, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home.
Peter Obi in a two-page tweet via his verified handle, called for the arrest of the charged security agencies to uncover the perpetrators of such heinous act.
He said, “I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set ablaze.
“I condemn these heinous acts in the strongest possible terms. Such acts violate our spirit of security, civility and the recently signed Peace Accord.
“Federal and State security agencies must work assiduously to uncover those behind this killing”, he stated.
The Street Reporters Newspaper reports that there have been targeted attacks on Labour Party candidates and supporters across the country in recent times.
