Anyanwu, who made this known in a statement on Monday commemorating the 2023 Democracy Day, stressed that the businesses of residents of the state had collapsed.
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, on Monday lamented that lives are being threatened and properties destroyed in the state due to an insecure environment.
Anyanwu, who made this known in a statement on Monday commemorating the 2023 Democracy Day, stressed that the businesses of residents of the state had collapsed.
He admonished indigenes of the state to continue to keep faith with democracy despite prevalent security challenges, while commending them for upholding the ideals of nascent democracy.
Anyanwu, who is also the National Secretary of his party, promised to ensure a better and safer Imo under his administration and also enjoined them to resist every pressure from anyone to compromise the collective zeal of the masses to instill a more conducive and people-oriented government in the state during the November 11, 2023 governorship election.
He said; “It’s sadness that our state which used to be number one in the areas of hospitality and security in the entire South-East region has become a shadow of itself, and wondered why it has suddenly turned into a theatre of war for reasons yet unknown.
“I am aware that your businesses have crumbled and collapsed due to the insecure environment we find ourselves today; your lives are threatened and properties destroyed, but be rest assured that peace will be restored again in Imo when the righteous takes over”
“Despite the challenges and the losses, I appeal to you in the name of God to remain focused and law abiding, and continue to play your individual role in consolidating our democracy until our state is finally salvaged.”
“Once again, let me use this opportunity to salute the good people of Imo State for your unwavering support towards our aspiration to take Imo out from the dungeon and return it back to its pride of place as the Eastern Heartland known for its hospitality and investment friendly state. I assure you that Imo will be safe again.”
“I am aware of the numerous challenges caused by insecurity and poor economic policies in the state. I commend Imo people for upholding the ideals of nascent democracy, and enjoins you to resist every pressure from anyone to compromise the collective zeal of the masses to instill a more conducive and people-oriented government in the state during the November 11, 2023 Governorship election,” the statement added.