A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chinedu Obigwe, has condemned a group of individuals who allegedly confronted Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, during a town hall meeting in London.
The incident reportedly occurred at an interactive session organised by the governor to engage Anambra indigenes in the diaspora on his administration’s achievements as he begins a new term in office.
The group, said to be affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra, accused Soludo of failing to take adequate steps toward securing the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
They also alleged that the governor was linked to violence against youths in the region.
Reacting in a statement, Obigwe dismissed the claims and defended the governor’s record, stating that Soludo has consistently advocated for Kanu’s release.
He noted that the governor had even urged the Federal Government to hand over Kanu to him as part of efforts to restore peace.
He further highlighted initiatives taken by the Soludo administration, including an amnesty programme aimed at rehabilitating individuals involved in criminal activities.
According to him, many participants who embraced the initiative were reintegrated into society, while some detainees were granted bail.
Obigwe also referenced Soludo’s visit to Kanu at the facility of the Department of State Services, where the governor condemned the sit-at-home order and denounced the wave of killings and kidnappings in the South-East.
He added that despite these interventions, insecurity persisted in parts of Anambra, prompting the launch of “Operation Udo-Ga-Chi,” a joint security initiative involving local vigilante groups and official security agencies to tackle violence in the state.
The APGA chieftain accused those who confronted the governor of undermining efforts to restore peace, describing them as individuals working against the progress and stability of the region.
He also challenged the critics to visit Anambra and assess the security situation firsthand, insisting that the state has witnessed significant improvements in safety and public life in recent times.
