CGG condemns killing, arson at Ikenga’s residence
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.…Says attack an affront to democracy and civility
By News Editor
A political pressure group, Coalition for Good Governance, CGG, has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on residence of Barr. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the Spokesperson of Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, describing the dastardly act unacceptable.
Ugochinyere is the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for Ideato Federal Constituency in the forthcoming February 25, presidential and National Assembly elections.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the National Chairman of CGG, Engr.Sir, Okey Chikwendu and his PRO, Don Anthony Harmattan, respectively, the group called on the security agencies to immediately commence action to find the murderers and perpetrators of the dastardly act.
The statement reads, “The Coalition For Good Governance, CGG, expresses its outrage at the brutal killing and destruction which occurred on Saturday, 14th of January, 2023 at the home of CUPP Spokesman Mr. Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo in Umukegwu Akokwa in Imo State.
“The invasion and bombardment of lkenga Ugochinyere’s home with bullets of unknown assailants in a broad
daylight living three persons dead inclusive of his Uncle Dan and burning of numerous vehicles beyond recognition without any rescue from security agents and the police.
“We wish to make clear without equivocation that the attack on lIkenga Ugochinyere Imo is an attack on democracy and civil liberty for which the government in power swore to an Oath to protect lives and properties of all Nigerians and one wonders why the home of CUPP spokesman will face arson attack for hours without any form of rescue from the security forces.
“We urge the Federal government, the Nigerian Police, security operatives and all men of goodwill to swing into action to unravel the invaders and killers of Mr Dan the Uncle of lkenga Ugochinyere Imo and bring them to Justice.
“At a time like this and as Nigerians prepare for the 2023 polls, any attempt to snuff off any life and destroy properties of political opponents will amount to creating anarchy in the society which is totally unacceptable to Nigerians, hence we call for immediate action to find the murderers and perpetrators of this dastardly act on Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo.”
