Nothing Will Stop Elections From Holding In Igboland – Uzodimma

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, says spates of insecurity in the southeast will be tamed so as not to affect the February general elections.

Uzodimma who spoke in Owerri in a meeting with government liaison officers said the election will hold in the state despite threats by non-state actors.

Uzodimma said his government will not take insecurity lightly, especially during the elections.

He maintained that elections must be held in south-east states, regardless of the threats by non-state actors.

“Nothing, not even threats from the non-state actors will stop elections from holding in Igboland,” he said.

“I will be changing entirely the kids-gloves approach with which the issues of insecurity are being handled.

“I wonder why a people so blessed like us could channel our skills to destruction and killings. This is certainly not our identity. There must be a way out.”

He assured Imo residents of improved security, adding that they should remain law-abiding and be ready to exercise their franchise at the polling units.