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Mazi Okpalaezeukwu

Kenechukwu Ofomah

Awka

The President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Anambra State Chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu has called for all political gladiators, leaders of thought and stakeholders in the state, to jettison their political interests and rally round Governor Chukwuma Soludo, to end insecurity in the state.

Okpalaezeukwu believes there has come the need to take such steps, as insecurity is an ill-wind that blows no one any good.

The Anambra Ohaneze Ndigbo President’s comments come following recent diverse opinions against the newly-launched Operation ‘Udo Ga Achi’ and the Agunechemba Security Outfit by some quarters.

In recent times, the new security initiative has succeeded in busting criminal camps and stemming the tide of criminality especially kidnapping and ritual killings, which rose to an all-time high.

Okpalaezeukwu, who observed the right of citizens to hold divergent opinions in public matters, however said insecurity remains a sensitive issue that the people need to have a common perception, to be able to address it.

He noted that the situation in Anambra before the launch of the security operation, warranted an uncommon action, expressing satisfaction that the Soludo-led administration rose to the occasion and nipped the situation in the bud.

According to him, today, the state is calm again and the people are now going about their legitimate businesses without fear.

The Igbo leader however posited that it is not Uhuru yet, observing that undue antagonism and destructive criticism may result in the initiative not yielding maximum result.

“What we observed is that because this is an election year, a lot of things are being said or done to undermine the genuine efforts of the state governor in the area of security. 

“We therefore appeal to politicians and critical stakeholders in the state, to put the state first in everything they are doing and rally support for the governor to squarely address this existential threat facing us as a common people. 

“At the back of minds, we must understand that there is no other state we have and as such, consider the peace, security and stability of Anambra first,” he advocated.

Okpalaezeukwu revealed that as a grassroots organization, the Anambra Ohaneze under his watch, will play the non-kinetic role in ensuring security of lives and property in the state, through adequate sensitization and mobilization of citizens to bring all hands on deck in the security business.

According to him, there are many ways Ohaneze can ensure that Ndigbo in our respective kindreds, communities and local governments, will come out to take active role in contributing towards a better society as it concerns security, on the principles of ‘see something, say something’.

This he said, will enhance the precision of the operations by the security agencies in keeping the people safe and secure.

“If are not directly affected by the insecurity in the state, you will be indirectly affected. So, you are either affected or infested. 

“That’s why we are championing this initiative as Ohaneze Ndigbo in Anambra State, for the greater benefit of our people,” Okpalaezeukwu noted.