Masked individuals, thought to be police officers, have forcefully disrupted an important Labour Party gathering in Aba.
Eyewitnesses said the masked individuals attacked the venue, causing havoc and prompting attendees to evacuate.
This distressing occurrence raises major worries about the safety of political rallies, as well as the growing intimidation of opposition parties in the region.
The Labour Party has condemned the actions, demanding for an immediate investigation into the perpetrators’ names and motivations for their forceful intervention.
The masked men, totaling over 20, rushed the conference venue and told everyone to be quiet.
Five of the hooded men approached the high table and informed Prince G.O., the secretary of the Labour party local government election committee.
The members firmly asserted that the police could not Ndubueze away, as they had failed to present a warrant of arrest during the meeting.
Over 500 party members marched to the street with Ndubueze to the Aba Area police command, protesting the police action.
Speaking with newsmen, Ndubueze said he would bow to intimidation from Governor Alex Otti who he accused of seeking to impose chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the November 2 local government election.
“I didnt get any warrant of arrest from anywhere. I don’t even whether they are policemen,but as law abiding citizen, im going with the police. But i will never bow to intimidation from Gov. Alex Otti. We won’t allow him to impose candidates in this local government election.
“This is a governor who came to power through a legitimate election,but wants to impose candidates. The Labour Party in Abia state won’t tolerate imposition.”
