The senator representing Anambra South senatorial zone, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has blamed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the heightened level of insecurity in the state, claiming that the governor halted his security initiatives, News About Nigeria reports.
He stated this in a statement by his media adviser, Chuks Kamen.
Ubah noted that despite its success in the Nnewi pilot programme, the security initiative, which aimed at providing comprehensive security coverage for the entire Anambra South senatorial district, was stopped by the state government.
He maintained that the state government’s actions have left his constituents vulnerable to security threats, particularly in areas currently under siege by non-state actors, which would have been liberated by now.
Ubah also blamed the state government for the decision of the renowned musician, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, to organise the funeral ceremony of his late father in Enugu.
“I would have secured Orumba and the entire Anambra South senatorial district if the state government hadn’t stopped my security initiative, despite its success in the Nnewi pilot programme.
“Launched in 2023, the security initiative aimed to provide comprehensive security coverage for the entire Anambra South senatorial district.
“Following its success in Nnewi, plans were underway to expand the programme to Orumba North and South, Aguata, Ihiala, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo. However, the state government’s interference halted the initiative and introduced politics into security matters.
“Let me, therefore, use this medium to apologise to Chinedu Okoli (Mr. Flavour) for missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the life and time of his father in his hometown, while also rueing the revenue and tourism potentials that such an event would have brought to Umunze, Orumba South, and Anambra South senatorial districts,” he said.
He stated, however, that he will continue to advocate for the security and well-being of the people, despite the obstacles.
