LP accuses Abia govt of attacking its members

Abia State Chapter of Labour Party (LP) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of unprovoked acts of political violence against its members, supporters and their property.  A statement jointly signed by the state Publicity Secretary, Njoku Jerry Ajike, and the spokesman of Alex Otti Campaign Organisation, Ferdinand Ekeoma, noted that LP members and supporters have either been threatened, attacked in their houses, ejected from venues of meetings or prevented from holding peaceful gatherings.

According to the statement, the intention of the government is to instill fear and panic in the minds of their supporters and other opposition members ahead of campaigns for the 2023 general elections.

The statement said the Labour Party is a peaceful party made up of responsible and law-abiding citizens who are desirous of pursuing their political ambitions with decency and decorum devoid of violence and brigandage, and thus would not intentionally engage in acts capable of breaching the peace of Abia state and endangering the lives and property of Abians.

“That notwithstanding, our peaceful disposition and dedication to pursuing our political ambition in adherence to the provision of our laws and all known democratic tenets, we would not under any circumstance sit idly and watch Abia State government and PDP unleash their medieval brigands on our law abiding members, supporters and indeed innocent Abians. That the Labour Party, its leaders, stakeholders and indeed her supporters across the nation will no longer tolerate any violent onslaught from the PDP led Abia State government. This release serves as last warning.

“Finally, we are by this release putting security agencies and indeed, the general public on notice that the PDP led Abia State government should be held accountable should there be any breakdown of law and order in Abia State.”