The Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma has described the assassination of Dr. Chike Akunyili as ‘Wickedness of the Highest Order’.
Uzodinma, in a statement on Thursday made available to POLITICS NIGERIA, commiserated with the Akunyili Family over the loss.
“The gruesome murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of the former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Late Prof. Dora Akunyili is an act of wickedness in the highest order and must be condemned in all ramification.”
“I, on behalf of the Government and good people of Imo State, commiserate with the Akunyili Family, the Government and good people of Anambra State over this inhumane act.”
“As we pray for the repose of his soul, I believe the Government at the State, Region and Federal would continue to improve our security architecture against these elements and ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.”
“As a peaceful and loving race we are, known for our hospitality and unison with the ideology of “Onuru ube nwanne agbala oso”, let’s eschew violence and embrace peace to pave way for the development of our region for “igwe bu ike”.”
