Labour Party Demand Release Of Abducted Ebonyi Senatorial Candidate

The Labour Party has demanded the immediate release of its Senatorial Candidate in Ebonyi South, Hon Linus Okorie,  who it believes was kidnapped on his way home on Sunday night.

National Chairman of LP, Comrade Julius Abure, said this in a statement, in Abuja, on Monday.

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He said, “It is no longer news that some political actors in some South Eastern states particularly, Ebonyi and Enugu have vowed that Labour Party and its candidates will not be allowed to campaign freely in the zone.

“ This is evident with incessant attacks on members and supporters of the Labour Party and that of our candidates, particularly, our presidential candidate.

“I therefore call on the Ebonyi state governor, His Excellency, Dave Umahi and the hierarchy of the security agencies particularly, the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State to immediately effect the release of our senatorial prospect, Hon Linus Okorie.“

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The party chairman expressed fears that the frequent attack and kidnapping of innocent Nigerians, particularly the political class could have major consequences in the coming general election.

Abure describes the situation as unfortunate and a threat to democracy.

He further said, “We see it as a threat to our democracy and it should not be allowed to progress or institutionalised.

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