As Imo state governorship election approaches, the Labour Party, LP has urged the people of the State to liberate themselves from the shackles of insecurity and poverty.
Ahead of the November 11, 2023, LP National Vice Chairman, South-East, Chief Innocent Okeke told DAILY POST on Friday that the state electorate would take their destiny in their hands.
He vouched for the preparedness of the LP candidate in the election, Senator Athan Achonu, to address unemployment, insecurity and deteriorating infrastructure.
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According to him, “having identified unemployment as one of the major factors responsible for insecurity, Senator Achonu according to Okeke will provide youths access to capital and financial services, skills training and entrepreneurship support.
“Senator Athan Achonu has identified insecurity in Imo State as a major concern and has vowed to give it urgent attention upon assumption into office.
“To effectively tackle insecurity in Imo State, he has identified the root causes. These include poverty, unemployment, weak law enforcement, political instability, and inadequate security infrastructure.
“To solve insecurity in Imo State, Athan would employ a holistic approach to tackling these root causes.
“Poverty, according to him, must be addressed by creating jobs and providing economic opportunities for the youth and ensuring they participate actively in governance.
“Law enforcement under Achonu’s administration would be strengthened by properly equipping the security forces and providing them with adequate training.
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“One cannot help but commend Senator Achonu’s emphasis on grassroots engagement and citizen participation. The success of Imo State lies in the collective strength of its people, and Senator Achonu recognizes this crucial aspect.”
