By Akubulu Ngozi
Following the insurgencies and insecurity in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, House of Representatives Member, Ideato Federal Constituency, Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has alleged that the insecurity is sponsored by governors in the region.
Hon. Ikenga made this known during an interactive session with journalists on Arise News today.
According to him, the Southeast Governors most especially the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma perpetrate this act through their personal vigilantes, who according to him, are used to escalate their political ambitions at the expense of the sanity and safety of the people.
He said, “I am saying categorically that the Governor of Imo State is fuelling the crisis in Imo State and I have evidence to back up my claims. We saw in the report released some days ago about how over 12 thousand people have lost their lives as a result of the activities of the “Ebube Agwu” Gang.
“Everybody in Imo State knows about this. Was it not the same set of people that attacked Uju and disrupted the elections? It was the same people that attacked me that’s why I say I cannot vouch for him.”
Moreso, Hon. Ikenga further revealed that the only place where violence has been democratized and made a way of life is in Imo State, adding that, the insecurity level in Imo State is not comparable to other Eastern States.
“I would not be attending the meeting slated for today because Hope has not expressed commitment to resolving the issues in the state. If we want a lasting solution to this matter, then we have to be genuine about it.
“The only place where violence has been democratized and made a way of life is only in Imo State. It is not like this in Anambra, Enugu and other Eastern States. People have eloped from their homes because of the butcher. Look at Orsu, Oru-Imo and other parts of the State, what have they done, all they do is use their vigilantes to trail people like me.
“I am talking about Imo because it is Imo that I know very well. People in positions of authority are not helping in resolving this matter, they have been on the attackers’ side, inflating the situation and making life unbearable for the people,” he added.
