Christopher Eleghu, a candidate for the Labour Party’s (LP) house of assembly in Imo State, was killed in what Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, called a “targeted killing.”
Eleghu was murdered by assailants early on Friday morning in his home, and the assailants also set fire to his car and other belongings, an act Obi claims goes against the spirit of civility.
Labour Party’s Imo House Of Assembly Candidate, Killed, Residence Burnt Down
“I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo State, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set ablaze,” Obi tweeted late Friday.
“I condemn these heinous acts in the strongest possible terms. Such acts violate our spirit of security, civility, and the recently signed Peace Accord. Federal and State security agencies must work assiduously to uncover those behind this killing.”
I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set ablaze.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 16, 2022
A few weeks back, gunmen also killed an LP women leader in Kaduna Victoria Chintex.
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