By Kamsi Anayo
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the gruesome assassination of the senatorial candidate of the Labour Party in Enugu East Senatorial District, Mr Oyibo Chukwu.
Chukwu was killed at Amechi, Awkunanaw local government area of Enugu State while returning from a campaign rally.
He was killed alongside five of his supporters. The killers were also said to have burnt him and his supporters who were with him in his car.
However, Obi in a statement, while condemning the assassination, noted that the mindless bloodletting that occurs in the country is beyond depressing.
While calling for an end to the wicked killings in the country, Obi urged security agents to fish out and bring to book, the people behind the crime, and also ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation.
He said, “I received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu, the Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
“I strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety. Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.
“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss.
“I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book, the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation.”
