Defend Imo Against Escalating Insecurity, Anyanwu-Akeredolu Tells Indigenes
The Former First Lady of Ondo State, Her Excellency Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has urged the conscientious citizens of Imo State to combat the issue of insecurity by embracing a citizen-driven approach.
She made this appeal on Friday during her visit to His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Nnamdi George Ugorji, Eze Ohamere, the fourth of Umuguma Ancient Kingdom, to offer condolences to the monarch and the community following the untimely demise of a distinguished vigilante personnel, the late David Udukauba Onyegbula, who lost his life while valiantly confronting armed criminals that invaded the community to perpetrate unlawful activities.
Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who is the Labour Party candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the upcoming 2027 House of Representatives election, was accompanied on this visit by her political associates, including the Director-General of the Ada Owere Campaign Organisation, Prince Joseph C.M. Nwosu-Okorie.
She articulated her intent to pay her last respects to the fallen hero, who had previously received one of the brand new motorcycles she donated to the community several months ago to bolster the morale of local vigilante members for the effective execution of their duties.
Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, a native of Emeabiam, Owerri West LGA, also implored everyone to unite and proactively safeguard their communities against the escalating criminal activities in the state.
In response, His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Ugorji, expressed gratitude for her support in the area and within the Owerri Federal Constituency, acknowledging her efforts to mourn with them, and offered prayers for divine blessings in all aspects of her life.
At the residence of the deceased vigilante personnel, aged forty-four, the former First Lady of Ondo State, accompanied by a community leader, Eze-elect Athans Okpor of Umuagu, Umuguma, and his team, conveyed her condolences and prayed for solace for the grieving family.
While offering prayers for the repose of his soul, Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu requested for divine strength for his wife and four young children to endure the profound loss.
