Enugu Political Violence: Mbah Pledges To Prosecute Culprits Regardless Of Party Affiliation

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep concern over reports of violence surrounding the recent political gathering in the state.

He called for a thorough and impartial police investigation into the recent incidents of political violence in Enugu, pledging that anyone found culpable will face the law irrespective of political affiliation.

Addressing the people of the state in the recent violence, Mbah stated that his immediate concern is for those who experienced fear and the families affected.

He assured them that their safety and well-being matter to him  personally.

The governor further maintained that every citizen, whatever their political affiliation, must be able to exercise their political rights without fear or violence.

He noted that the Enugu State Government had made its position clear regarding allegations of involvement in the violence.

The governor stated that their fundamental responsibility as a government is to protect lives, uphold the law, and ensure that justice is pursued without favour

“I am deeply concerned by the reports of violence surrounding the recent political gathering in Enugu, particularly the shooting that left a citizen injured. My immediate concern is for those who have been hurt, those who experienced fear, and the families affected. I want to assure them that their safety and well-being matter to me personally.

“I  know how much our people value the peace and security we have worked so hard to establish in Enugu. Incidents such as these cause anxiety and deserve our full attention.

“Every citizen, whatever their political affiliation, must be able to exercise their political rights without fear or violence.

“The Enugu State Government has made its position clear regarding allegations of involvement in this violence. Our fundamental responsibility as a government is to protect lives, uphold the law, and ensure that justice is pursued without favour.In furtherance of our preliminary findings regarding the incident, I expect the police to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation.

“Anyone found responsible for these acts will be held accountable through the proper legal process, regardless of their political connections.

“Thank you, and may God continue to bless Enugu State,” he said.