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2027: Anyone attacking opposition events shall be arrested, handled decisively – Gov Otti

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By Linda Ikeji

2027: Anyone attacking opposition parties will be arrested, dealt with decisively - Gov Otti

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has issued a stern warning towards political intimidation and violence, directing safety companies to arrest and deal decisively with anybody making an attempt to disrupt lawful political actions within the state, no matter get together affiliation.

Speaking to supporters on Monday, Otti made it clear that no particular person or group operates together with his authorization to focus on opposition events or prohibit their members from participating in political campaigns.

“You have no mandate from me to attack opposition parties who are doing their respective political activities. Security agencies should arrest and deal decisively with anyone attempting to cause such disruptions, including Labour Party members,” Otti declared.

The governor’s directive addresses mounting anxieties relating to political violence and intimidation forward of the 2027 normal elections. Similar incidents have been reported throughout a number of states—together with Delta, Benue, Kaduna, Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Kogi, Osun, Kebbi, and Ekiti—highlighting rising considerations over the safety of political freedom and public security for all registered events.

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