Onitsha, Anambra State – Former PDP Governorship Candidate and prominent Anambra Labour Party Chieftain, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, today paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the bereaved family of Honorable Justice Azuka, the recently deceased member of the House of Representatives representing Onitsha North One Constituency under the Labour Party.
During the emotionally charged visit, Ozigbo witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the lawmaker’s tragic death on his immediate family. The profound grief was particularly evident in the eyes of Hon. Azuka’s wife, mother, and brother, highlighting the personal toll of Anambra’s deteriorating security situation.
Speaking during the visit, Ozigbo expressed deep concern about the state of governance and security in Anambra State. “Yesterday’s emergence of videos confirming Hon. Azuka’s fate is not just tragic; it represents the height of lawlessness and disorder in our society,” Ozigbo stated. “This incident reflects a fundamental breakdown in governance after three years of decisions that have yielded little positive impact on security.”
Ozigbo criticized the current administration’s reactive approach to security challenges, particularly noting the belated efforts to transform Ndi aka odo into a security vigilante group. While acknowledging the necessity of combating criminal elements, he emphasized the importance of doing so within the framework of “fairness, justice, and equity.”
The businessman-turned-politician called for deeper reflection on Anambra’s security challenges and urged for immediate action, particularly from the youth. “This is the time for Anambra youth to say enough is enough. We cannot accept this situation as our new normal,” he declared.
Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Labour Party, was initially kidnapped in December 2024, with news of his death sending shockwaves through the state in recent days. His untimely passing has reignited discussions about the urgent need for improved security measures in Anambra State.
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