Mbah speaks on shootings at NDC secretariat

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has vowed to make sure prosecution of these accountable for Saturday’s assault on the supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) within the state.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported the sporadic shootings at the NDC secretariat in Enugu State on Saturday through the social gathering’s governorship marketing campaign flag-off.

Prosecution 

Reacting in a video clip uploaded on his Facebook web page on Monday evening, Mr Mbah mentioned he expects the police to “conduct a thorough and impartial investigation” into the violence.

The governor assured he would search a “formal briefing” on the progress of the police investigation.

“Anyone found responsible for criminal acts must be held accountable through the proper legal process regardless of their political connections,” he mentioned.

“We must allow the evidence to establish what happened.”

Mr Mbah pressured that each citizen ought to be capable of train their lawful proper no matter political affiliation with out worry of violence or intimidation.

“I will continue to work with the relevant security authorities to ensure that citizens can go about their lives and participate in lawful political activities safely,” he mentioned, emphasising that political variations are a part of democracy.

‘Immediate concern’

Mr Mbah mentioned his rapid concern was for individuals who skilled worry and the households affected through the assault.

“I want to assure them that their safety and well-being matter to me personally,” he mentioned.

The governor added: “Enugu belongs to all of us and I remain committed to protecting the security, dignity and democratic rights of every person who calls this state home.”

Background 

PREMIUM TIMES experiences that other than the secretariat, suspected political thugs additionally attacked NDC supporters at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Emene.

The NDC supporters had tried to assemble at the airport to welcome the social gathering’s 2027 governorship candidate, Chinyeaka Ohaa.

On Sunday, the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Chidiebere Onyia, claimed findings confirmed that the NDC tried to assemble at the airport with out approval.

Mr Onyia, a professor, additionally denied allegations that the state authorities was accountable for the assault.

But in a press release on Monday, the Secretary of the NDC in Enugu State said the federal government’s declare that the social gathering tried to carry the marketing campaign flag-off at the airport with out approval was false.

The police have ordered an investigation into the violence.