Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reacted to the gruesome murder of one of their Senatorial Candidate in Enugu State, Barr Oyibo Chukwu.
Barr Oyibo Chukwu was killed by yet to be ascertained gunmen on Wednesday evening while on his way back from campaign Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Reacting via his twitter handle, Mr. Obi while condoling the family of late Oyibo Chukwu, called on the security agencies to expedite action and ensure that the perpetrators are arrested.
Obi’s statement reads:
“I received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu, the Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
“I strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety. Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.
“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss.
“I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book, the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation.”
