Anambra governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir. Paul Chukwuma, has questioned Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s management of the state’s security vote.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Chukwuma’s concerns come amidst rising insecurity in Anambra State, which has left residents living in fear.
Sir. Chukwuma, the immediate past national auditor of APC while speaking in a press conference at his Umueri country home in Anambra East Local Government Area on Saturday, questioned the use of the state’s security vote, wondering what the governor does with the funds.
According to Chukwuma, the primary objective of government is the protection of life and property, yet Anambra State is becoming increasingly insecure.
The APC Chieftan appealed to the state government to take responsibility for the security of its citizens, emphasizing that tackling insecurity should be the government’s top priority.
As the Christmas season approaches, Chukwuma urged the governor to ensure the safety of Ndi Anambra returning home for the holidays.
He warned that the current state of insecurity is unsustainable and appealed to the state government to take decisive action to address the issue.
Chukwuma also expressed concerns that there is no evidence that Soludo is supporting the security agencies.
“We live in an environment of fear. Every day, people are kidnapped, killed, and maimed. The freedom we are used to is being diminished,” he lamented.
“We have not seen vehicles given to the police. Nothing is being done, and all we get are empty promises and big grammar. It’s a shame,” he said.
“Insecurity in Anambra is becoming very challenging. People, particularly investors, are being kidnapped every day.
“Farmers no longer go to their farms for fear of the unknown. Monday sit-at-home has become a weekly holiday in the state.
“The Soludo government has failed Ndi-Anambra and i strongly believe that APC, under my leadership as governor, has the capacity to address the challenges in the state,” he added.
“We live in an environment of fear. Every day, people are kidnapped, killed, and maimed. The freedom we are used to is being diminished,” Chukwuma lamented.
“We are also urging the media to help in the fight against insecurity in Anambra State,” the aspirant appealed.
