The Igbo Renaissance Group has condemned the reported obstruction of Peter Obi from visiting communities affected by the recent killings in Benue State. The group’s chairman, Chief Emmanuel Igwe Chidi, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Calling for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged obstruction, he declared that any aide or official found responsible for ordering, organising or facilitating violence or obstruction must be removed.
He concluded by calling on the Benue State Government to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches victims without political discrimination.
His words, “Governor Hyacinth Alia must understand that the office of governor is greater than partisan politics. It is an office of service, compassion and responsibility.
If the reports concerning the obstruction of Mr Obi’s visit are correct, Governor Alia owes Nigerians, the victims of the Benue killings and, most importantly, Peter Obi a public explanation and apology.
We therefore call on Governor Alia to tender an unreserved public apology to Peter Obi within the next 24 hours and to immediately investigate the officials and aides allegedly involved in the incident.
Where any aide is found to have acted on the governor’s instructions or abused his office by mobilising people to obstruct a humanitarian visit, such an individual should be removed from office.”
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