Senator Sam Egwu (PDP-Ebonyi North) on Saturday urged
security agencies to arrest him if it’s proved that he, alongside other
leaders, are planning to instigate violence in the State.
Recall that Governor David Umahi in a broadcast on Friday
disclosed that he received information that some Ebonyi political leaders were
planning to instigate a crisis in the State with the aid of cultists and an
outlawed secessionist group.
However, reacting to the development, Egwu, a former
governor of Ebonyi, told NAN in the state that such allegations should be
investigated properly by security agencies.
“They should investigate and arrest me if it’s proven that I discussed with anyone or attended a meeting where the issue of instigating violence in the State was discussed.
“I’m speaking for myself, and if it can’t be proven that I
discussed or attended such a meeting, they cannot do anything to me,” Egwu
said.
Egwu also stated that he wasn’t a violent politician and
wasn’t a violent person even before venturing into politics.
“The governor, as the chief security officer of the State,
should seek the full details of the report from his informant, and he knows
what to do subsequently.
“I have been a governor of Ebonyi and wonder why I should
connive with people to cause violence in a state I’ve governed.
“I do not have such character and anyone who has evidence
against me on such issues should prove it,” Egwu said.
The former Minister of Education said that Ebonyi had been
and will continue to be a peaceful state as a governor’s defection to another
political party shouldn’t be a problem.
“Anyone is free to move to a party of his/her choice, and
it’s not a crime that we belong to different parties.
“The governor should feel free to confront any of us when he
hears and sees anything to sort such issues.
“He’s the state governor, and anyone he seeks an audience
with will answer him,” he added.
Recall that political tension has heightened in Ebonyi State
since Umahi’s defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC)
with resentment and bickering pervading the environment.
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com