BREAKING: Tension in Imo as PDP Rep Member Allegedly Escapes Assassination Attempt
- On Election day, Saturday, February 25, PDP House of Representatives member has raised a fresh alarm
- Hon. Uju Kingsley Chima. alleged that his life is in serious danger following an attempts by armed agents in in the state over his life
- This development was made open to the public through a statement by the PDP Publicity Secretary in Imo State, Collins Opurozor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep concern over the life of one of candidate in Imo State.
This is as the PDP on Saturday, February 25, raised an alarm over what it described as the continued attempts by armed agents in the state to assassinate a member of the House of Representatives representing Ohaji-Egbema, Oguta and Oru West federal constituency, Hon. Uju Kingsley Chima, The Punch reported.
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Chima is also the PDP candidate for the constituency in today’s elections, Saturday, February 25.
A statement by the publicity secretary of PDP in Imo State, Collins Opurozor, said he had escaped assassination twice including on Friday night, February 24.
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He said,
“Our party alerts Nigerians that in the last three days, our candidate has escaped by a whisker, two very brutal onslaughts targeted at his life.
“Till this moment, the attacks are yet to abate, as an armoured tank is still stationed in front of his residence and the terrorists are still operating unhindered. This is happening in Imo state on election day!
Atiku, Tinubu or Obi? Ex-Lawmaker reveals how Nigerians should vote for preferred presidential candidate
In another development, Shehu Sani, activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central has sent an important message to Nigerians.
On election eve, the politician has urged Nigerians to put certain key factors into consideration when voting for their preferred presidential candidate.
In a statement sighted by Legit.ng on Saturday, February 25, and posted on his Twitter handle, the senator said,
"Today Nigerians will decide on who to entrust with the saddle of Leadership for a four year term.A momentous period in our democratic history to get it right.Let us be guided by our experiences and challenges and the need for competence over other considerations."
Police suspect IPOB/ESN members over killing of LP Senatorial candidate, 5 others in Enugu
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, February 22, unknown gunmen attacked Enugu state and killed Labour Party senatorial candidate representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Oyibo Chukwu.
The politician was killed while returning from one campaign rally in the southern state of Enugu.
The attackers burnt the late Oyibo Chukwu's body after they shot him dead.
Source: Legit.ng
