‘A Deep Shock’ – Obi Condemns Killing Of Party’s Senatorial Candidate, Condoles With Family

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the killing of the party senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District, Oyibo Chukwu, and condoled with the grieving family.

Oyibo Chukwu was shot dead by unknown Gunmen alongside five other supporters of Labour Party, and were burnt inside his car on Wednesday.

Obi who took via his Instagram handle today, Thursday explained the tragic incident as a deep shock and sadness.

Obi condemned the killing, saying, “I received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu, the Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.

“ I strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety. Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.

“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss. I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book, the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation.”