The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has appealed to
unknown gunmen still hiding in the bush to perpetuate insecurity in some parts
of the state to come out and lay down their arms and join society in
contributing positively to the progress of the state.
He also promised that the government will be willing to
assist them in any kind of business they choose to go into to be useful to
themselves and society.
The Governor, made the appeal at the funeral of the slain
former Imo APC Woman leader, Orlu zone, Jenny Rachael Okonkwo, who was murdered
in 2022 by suspected hoodlums who dumped her lifeless body in the bush.
Addressing a gathering of mourners at the country home of
the late APC woman leader in Ogberuru, Orlu LGA , the Governor condemned the
conditions under which the woman leader was assassinated, insisting that the
Party and the State lost a gem in her.
Uzodinma prayed for the repose of her soul and the souls of
the four other women assassinated with her and proceeded to approve the sum of
N10 million for each of the deceased families.
He also promised that the government will be willing to
employ any of their children who is employable or in the alternative train them
if they are willing to learn a trade or skill.
The number one citizen of the state, pointed out that the
sole reason why Okonkwo was assassinated, was not because of any offence she
committed but because she was an APC member who did her job effectively as a
woman leader and mobilizer.
“She was one of the best organizers and mobilizers, not only
in Orlu Local Government but in Imo State in general. A very committed party
woman, who worked, suffered, served the Party and the government, and because
of her commitment, political opponents assassinated her.
“When Rachael was assassinated alongside four others, the
senseless political violence and gruesome killings in the area was not known.
Those who are behind the political killings in Orlu zone are still at work but
very soon the wrath of God will catch up with them.” the Governor maintained
Uzodinma hinted that strangers were recruited by
unscrupulous politicians to kill and assassinate their own brothers and sisters
in the name of politics.
He, however, said with the help of God, Orlu people are
beginning to see that those behind the killings in the LGA and other areas do
not mean well for the state.
The Governor, called on all affected by the death of late
Okonkwo to take heart and remain committed to the Party and the state.
“It is a thing of conscience. What one sows is what one will
reap. If you shed blood God will judge you, if you are innocent God will judge
you, if you are killing for political power, God will judge you; at the end of
the day you will answer to God.”he further maintained.
Uzodinma used the moment to condole with the bereaved family
and members of APC in the State, especially members of Camp Hope, acknowledging
their efforts in uniting the party.
He urged all members of the party to remain firm, committed
and resilient, assuring that they will never regret their sojourn in the Party.
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