Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has expressed worries over the painful death of the lawmaker, Hon Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who represented Onitsha North 1 constituency.
The former Governor of Anambra State during the burial of the lawmaker on Saturday, called on Government at all levels to take security more seriously, adding that Azuka’s death is a painful reminder of the growing insecurity in the country.
Obi in a statement obtained by News Band Newspaper, noted that it is tormenting as a father and a political leader to watch a promising young man wasted in such a brutal manner.
While extending his heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire people of Anambra State, he prayed for the peaceful repose of Azuka’s soul.
The statement reads, “It’s with heavy heart and anguish that I today witnessed the burial of Hon Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1 constituency, who was brutally murdered by his kidnappers.
“His tragic death is a painful reminder of the growing insecurity in our country today, and a call to Government at all levels to take security more seriously. One does not need to remind the government at any level that security is their primary duty to the people.
“It’s tormenting as a father and a political leader to watch a promising young man wasted in such a brutal manner.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, Onitsha town, and the entire people of Anambra State. My thoughts and prayers are especially with his young children, who have been cruelly deprived of a father’s love and guidance. May God, in His infinite mercy, comfort them and give them the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“I also pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. May God grant him eternal rest and bring justice to those responsible for this heinous act.
“God Almighty bless his family always”.
