“Enough of the killings” Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi Reacts To Killing Of LP Senatorial Candidate In Enugu

Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has condemned the heinous murder of his party’s senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District, Mr Oyibo Chukwu, by unknown gunmen.

Mr Obi, who received the devastating news with great shock, charged the country’s law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of the crime were brought to justice.

“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,” Mr Obi wrote on Twitter.

“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.”