From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ohaji/Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituencies in Imo State, Hon Eugene Dibiagwu, has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress’s (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, of working for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Samuel Anyanwu, to cause anarchy in the state ahead of Governorship election in November 11.
Addressing reporters in Owerri on Sunday, Dibiagwu, who is the National Convener of Imo Progressive Movement (IPM) said the group has uncovered shocking details of dirty roles assigned by PDP to Joe Ajaero to cause anarchy in the state.
He said: “In clear terms, the summary of the deal is to throw Imo into darkness, anarchy and a very bitter political crisis, so as to compel the Federal Government to sack the heads of the security agencies in the state.
“This is the only way the PDP is plotting to whittle down the effectiveness of the security establishment and pave the way for the importation of armed militants from Edo and Rivers states into the state for the governorship election.”
According to him, ” Ajaero was promised that he would nominate the Secretary to the state government in Imo if PDP wins the governorship election in the state. And, second, Ajaero was promised the PDP senatorial ticket for Owerri zone in 2027.
He said: “These are the political motives that have driven Ajaero to break the law and lend himself as a vessel for the destruction of Imo State.”
He therefore urged the Federal Government to completely ignore the demand by opposition to tinker with the security leadership in Imo State adding it was plot to cause breakdown of law and order during the election.
“IPM passes vote of absolute confidence in the Imo State Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Security Service, and urges the Federal Government to completely ignore the mischievous demands by the opposition and their affiliates to tinker with the security leadership in Imo state.”
However when contacted the state PDP new Media Director,Lancelot Obiaku, said that the party has no dealings with NLC.
“Are you saying that people have no rights to demonstrate in Imo again. It is freedom of expression. Why is government afraid.”