IMO: Ex-Dep Speaker Ihedioha counsels those keen on perpetrating violence

Governor candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has called on those keen on perpetrating violence to have a rethink.

He spoke with newsmen after voting at polling unit 010, Town School, Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state.

He frowned at reports of violence in some parts of the state but expressed hope that the security agents would handle the situation.

He said, “We are aware there were some issues of violence at Ngor-Okpalla, and Nwangele. But we believe the security agents and electoral officers will take appropriate steps. I believe the full weight of the law should be brought to bear on the persons who have masterminded these acts to hoodwink the people and jeopardise the electoral process.

“Specifically, we all saw what happened two weeks ago in Imo West and the position INEC took on electoral violence. So I believe that people should advise themselves”.

He also expressed hope that election in the state will count at the end of the election.

While expressing satisfaction with the ongoing governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state, Ihedioha claimed that he has learnt from report that Imo people have been voting for him and his party.

The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who voted alongside his wife, Ebere also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agents for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere in the state.

“Across the state, the report I am getting is that Imolites have been voting for the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship and House of Assembly candidates across the different constituencies,” he said.

“The reports say that I am the popular choice of the people and it does appear to me that the people’s vote will count by the grace of God,’ the candidate said.

“I am very well impressed with the level of security provided up till this moment. It has been very reasonable and I hope they sustain it till the wee hours on Sunday,” he said.

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“INEC has done a credible job. I commend such heroes like Prof. Chukwuemeka Ezeonu, the electoral commissioner in the state. He has been wonderful. I haven’t gotten bad reports about them and I hope they will be able to sustain this till the end.”

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