The Presidential Candidate of the Labor Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the murder of the Labor Party Senatorial Candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone Barrister Oyibo Chukwu.
Chukwu and five other LP faithful were shot to death on Wednesday at Amechi Awknanaw, Enugu on their way home after a political campaign. They were shot inside the Sienna vehicle they were riding in, and their bodies and the vehicle burnt. Oyibo was contesting against Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, the expelled Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Taking to his twitter handle @PeterObi the Presidential Candidate condemned Chukwu’s murder.
“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”, he tweeted.
“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.”
