Imo LP to Uzodimma: Allow violence free campaigns

The Imo State chapter of the Labour Party has urged the state governor, Hope Uzodimma, to give room for a violence-free campaign season ahead of the state governorship election holding on November 11.

At a press conference in Owerri, the state capital, during the kick-off of the 2023 governorship campaigns in the state, the Director General of the campaign Organisation of the LP governorship candidate, Chime Nzeribe, said that the party was ready to play by the rules provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Nzeribe said that the party’s governorship candidate, Athan Achonu, was determined to win the election, adding that the party would capitalise on its overwhelming support by the masses to win the election.

He, therefore, called on the state governor and his aides to allow the campaigns to be determined by issues affecting the people of the state and its economic well-being.

Nzeribe said, “We in the Labour Party and Senator Athan Achonu’s campaign Organisation expect a violence-free, issue-based campaign. Our message which has been consistently pro-people will be transmitted to all nooks and crannies of the state.

“In keeping with our belief and our faith and trust in God Almighty, we will start our campaigns with prayer sessions in the various churches across Imo State.

“These prayer sessions would not only be for smooth and violence-free campaigns and elections but for the repose of the souls of the victims of violence in our dear state including civilians and security agents. Punch