Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Barr Chukwu, a senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
In a statement on Thursday seen by okay.ng, Obi charged the law enforcement agents to find the perpetrators and bring them to book.
Full text of the statement below:
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.
