The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Friday, said
the official of the state task force who manhandled Prophet Chukwuemeka
Ohanaemere alias ‘Odumeje’ in the Onitsha area of the state will face the full
wrath of the law.
Some parts of the building belonging
to the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry presided
over by Odumeje was on Thursday demolished by officials of the Anambra State
Task Force.
When officials of the state task force stormed the location
on Thursday to enforce the demolition, there was a face-off between the pastor
and some of the task force members.
It was gathered that security men had tried to whisk the
pastor away after he was trying to resist the demolition activities which led
to the men manhandling him (Odumeje).
But reacting to the public outcry that greeted the incident,
Soludo on Friday, assured that the official involved in the incident would be
fished out and sanctioned.
In a statement on his Facebook page on Friday, the governor
restated his commitment to upholding law, order and respecting human rights in
the state
According to him, I have instructed that the task force
personnel involved in the manhandling of Odumeje be treated in accordance with
the rules of public conduct which he roundly failed to uphold.
The statement read, “Let me sincerely appreciate ndị Anambra
for understanding with us as we take audacious steps toward making our Homeland
Liveable and Prosperous. On this journey, imperfect steps will be taken,
emotions will run wild and opinions will grow thick.
“What is pertinent to note is that we shall remain
undaunted, correct our imperfections, strive to put our emotions in check and
aggregate opinions that are in the interest of our overall good.
“Yesterday’s outing has evoked emotions, not against the
decision of government, but the imperfect and unprofessional manner with which
one of the task force members discharged his lawful duty. This is highly
regretted, and would never happen again.
“I have instructed that the task force personnel involved in
the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje) be treated in
accordance with the rules of public conduct which he roundly failed to uphold.
“We will continue to work to actualize the mandate you have
given to us. Nothing short of the best outcomes is guaranteed. On behalf of the
government and good people of Anambra State, I condemn the assault, and further
ask for your continued support in the fight to restore the dignity of Onitsha,
and indeed the totality of our Homeland.”
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