Bernard Odoh, the governorship candidate of the All
Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi, has been declared wanted by the
police.
Odoh and nine other persons were on Monday declared wanted
in connection with the murder of Ezeogo Igboke Ewa.
Gunmen killed Ewa, the traditional ruler of Umuezekoha
community in Ezza North LGA of Ebonyi, in his home on February 26.
Reacting to the allegation of complicity, the governorship
candidate said the claims were malicious, baseless, spurious and should be
disregarded.
Odoh said he has secured an order from an Owerri high court
restraining the police or their agents from arresting or harassing him.
He said those listed as wanted in the police publication
were APGA supporters and members of Umuezekoha community.
“Nigerian law still presumes an accused person innocent
until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction,” he said.
“I have already
obtained an order: HOW/194/2023 from a high court in Owerri dated March 3,
restraining the police and other security agencies from harassing or arresting
me until the matter before the court is determined.
“The inspector-general of police (IGP) and other security
agencies have been served with the court order accordingly.
“The IGP upon being served the said order stopped all
actions in the matter concerning the court, but the commissioner of police in
Ebonyi has continued to take action contrary to the orders of court.
“Further, the family of the late Ezeogo filed a suit No.
HBA/47MC/2023 alleging that the commissioner of police in Ebonyi has been
compromised by failing to arrest me.
“Ebonyi high court
has not determined the matter, yet the commissioner of police in Ebonyi
continued to take steps over the sub-judice matter.
“I am not on the run and cannot be said to be on the run for
any reason whatsoever, but pursuing and seeking the resolution of the false and
misleading allegation brought against me through legal and peaceful means.
“The allegations are politically motivated and intended to
undermine my chances of winning the March 11 governorship election in Ebonyi.
“I sympathise with the family of the traditional ruler over
this very painful, unfortunate and tragic loss.
“I reiterate my
earlier position in the media that I know nothing and absolutely nothing about
the assassination of my traditional ruler.”
Odoh urged his supporters to remain calm and resolute in
their support for him to win the gubernatorial election.
Recall that on February 3 that gunmen attacked the convoy of Odo while returning from a rally in the state.
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