The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Alex Otti-led administration of politicizing insecurity that has been recorded in the State.
The State party’s claims are coming amid the two Nigerian Army personnel who were recently shot dead in Umuahia, the state capital at the checking point, by gunmen.
Abia State government, in reaction to the killing, alleged that some politicians were working to destabilize the regime of Governor Otti through gunmen attacks.
According to the statement, the plan to destabilize the state by unpatriotic politicians started in May 2024.
Reacting to Otti’s allegation, the PDP Publicity Secretary in the state, Eric Ikwuagwu, alleged that the Labour Party government has failed to provide security in the state.
In a statement on Monday, Ikwuagwu urged the “Abia State 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.