Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has condemned the recent murders of General U.H. Udokwere (rtd) and journalist Joel Waksi, describing the incidents as a stark reminder of the nation’s failed security apparatus.
In a post on his X handle, Peter Obi stated that the gruesome killings, which took place in Abuja, underscore the current administration’s inability to safeguard its citizens.
In his words: “The gruesome murders of General UH Udokwere (rtd) in his Abuja home and Joel Waksi, a fearless journalist, are a serious reminder of the failed state of our nation’s security apparatus.
“That these heinous crimes occurred in the seat of power, Abuja, against an Army General and in a journalist’s case, after being declared missing for five days, is a damning indictment of this government’s inability to protect citizens.
Obi further stated that “The fact that General Udokwere was killed in his own home, and Joel just was murdered days after being declared missing, suggests a brazen disregard for human life and a complete failure of our security apparatus.
“I demand a comprehensive investigation into these murders and the immediate prosecution of those responsible. We will not be silenced or intimidated. We will continue to demand justice, accountability, and security for all Nigerians.
“The killing of a retired general and a journalist in the capital city is a wake-up call to all of us. We must rise and demand a better future for our country.
“We must reject this culture of violence and impunity. We must build a Nigeria where citizens can live without fear of violence, where journalists can report the truth without fear of persecution,and where the government is accountable to the people.
“Rest in power, General Udokwere and Joel Waksi. Your deaths will not go unresolved nor be in vain,” Obi concluded.
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