Stop politicizing insecurity – PDP tells Gov Alex Otti
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the administration of Governor Alex Otti of politicizing the insecurity issues in Abia State.
According to reports, two Nigerian Army personnel were recently killed by unknown gunmen at a checkpoint in Umuahia. In response to the killings, the Abia State government claimed that certain politicians were attempting to destabilize Governor Otti’s administration through such attacks.
The government further stated that this plan to destabilize the state, led by unpatriotic politicians, began in May 2024.
Eric Ikwuagwu, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary in the state, alleged that the Labour Party government has failed to provide adequate security in Abia.
In a statement on Monday, Ikwuagwu urged the “Abia State government government to work collaboratively with security agencies and provide them with any concrete evidence that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the heinous killing of innocent citizens and not to sow a seed of discord.
“Playing politics with the lives of Abians is not only counterproductive but also dangerous.
“We want to remind the current administration that combating insecurity demands comprehensive strategies beyond mere declarations,” Ikwuagwu said.
Ikwuagwu added that the opposition’s constitutional responsibility is to provide constructive criticism and present alternative perspectives without fear of intimidation.
