(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - An organization, Civil Rights Realization and Advancement Network (CRRAN) has decried the current alarming rate of human rights violation in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria. It said the area is fast becoming the most dangerous state to live in South East region, adding that "the events in Ebonyi state in recent times
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to immediately declare a state of emergency in Ebonyi State over the alleged incessant attacks on the rule of
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Hon. Linus Abba Okorie is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and two terms member of theHouse of Representatives from Ebonyi State. He bares his minds on several allegations, including that he was involved in inciting and causing insecurity in the state. Benjamin Nworie presents the excerpts:
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ou have been repeatedly accused for complicities in some of the dire security situations in Ebonyi State, how do you consider the allegations?
Iâm surprised that anyone can accuse me of insecurity in Ebonyi State. My response is that I have no hand in insecurity. I have no hand in any plot and I have no hand in any that has been plotted. Indeed, my track record especially, through Caring Heart is one who has the feelings and conditions and he who feels concerned about the welfare of the people. I wholeheartedly and openly affirm that I am not part of any crisis or insecurity in Ebonyi State. I have never been part except if anyone confronts me with any evidence, I want t