Peter Obi Reacts To Killing Of Labour Party Candidate In Imo

Peter Obi Reacts To Killing Of Labour Party Candidate In Imo

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, has expressed sorrow over the death of Christopher Elehu, an Imo State House of Assembly Labour Party candidate. On Friday evening, Obi issued a personally signed statement in which he strongly condemned the killers’ actions.

Elehu was the Labour Party candidate for Onuimo Local Government Area in the Imo State House of Assembly, as previously reported. Unknown gunmen, suspected of being hired assassins, assassinated the politician.

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The assailants also allegedly set fire to Elehu’s home and destroyed his belongings, including a motorcycle. The gunmen, who were said to be on a rampage, allegedly went to the homes of other politicians in the area but were met with their absences.

According to reports, their gunshot lasted for more than two hours without restriction. Obi responded by saying he was disturbed by the report and urged security agencies to find and punish those responsible for the killing.

He stated “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. ”