The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Onyeka Young Nwafor, has vowed decisive actions to address the state’s security challenges, including employing force to end the weekly sit-at-home order.
Nwafor also criticized the current administration under Governor Charles Soludo for failing to adequately address the insecurity plaguing the state.
He made this position on Thursday while speaking on Arise TV.
He also expressed support for the release of Nnamdi Kanu if it leads to peace in the southeast.
On the sit-at-home issue, Nwafor stated that his administration would initially use dialogue with those enforcing the shutdown to address the issue, however if that fails, he shall deploy security forces to apprehend those responsible.
Nwafor said, “The issue of sit-at-home is southeast, and I believe that once there’s a political will to it. First and foremost, I am not against the release of Nnamdi Kanu; if his release is what would bring peace, I would support it because businesses are going down at the moment. My government would talk to the people enforcing sit-at-home; they are not spirits but human beings.”
When asked if he knew the individuals responsible for enforcing the sit-at-home orders, Nwafor responded, “We would ask questions when the time comes: Who are the people doing this? Arrests would be made.
“We will find out who they are because you cannot just say you’ll use force. You might need to apply some levels of discussion…if the discussion does not materialize, I will apply force.”
Nwafor says he is also committed to involving key stakeholders, including traditional leaders, in efforts to resolve the sit-at-home issue and restore security across the state.
