The Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State has accused the administration of Governor Alex Otti of politicising the growing insecurity in the region.
This follows the recent killing of two Nigerian Army personnel at a checkpoint in Umuahia by unknown gunmen.
In response to the tragic incident, the Abia State government suggested that certain political figures may be using gunmen to destabilize Governor Otti’s administration, according to NaijaNews.
The government further claimed that this plot to undermine the state had been in motion since May 2024.
Eric Ikwuagwu, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Abia, criticized the Labour Party-led government for its failure to ensure the security of the state.
Ikwuagwu called on the government to collaborate with security agencies and provide any relevant evidence that could lead to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the killings, rather than using the issue for political gain.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ikwuagwu warned that politicizing the lives of Abians was not only counterproductive but also dangerous. He emphasized that tackling insecurity requires more than just public statements, urging the government to adopt comprehensive strategies.
Ikwuagwu also reminded the administration that the opposition’s role is to offer constructive criticism and present alternative solutions without fear of retribution.
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 added.
