IPOB condemns attack on Ohakim

The group, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, attributed the attempted assassination to the infighting between political gladiators, who were desperate to kill their opponents.

“The attack was masterminded by the political gladiators in Imo State, who were desperate to murder political opponents, to further their career,” the statement said.

Describing the attack as uncalled for, the IPOB spokesman urged the people to protect themselves.

“The attack on Chief Ohakim is uncalled for. We must stand tall in protecting our people. Not every politician is wicked. Ohakim is one of the peaceful people among the politicians in the Southeast.

“IPOB condemns the recent attack on former Governor Ohakim. We understand the attack was planned to achieve a political goal by the enemies of Imo indigenes because they wanted to bring their opponents in the state down and push them into submission,” the statement said.