Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called for regional and national synergy to effectively tackle Insecurity in the country.
Governor Soludo was speaking while featuring on a political programme on one of Nigeria’s private television station to mark his six months anniversary in office as Governor.
Fielding questions from the anchor, Governor Soludo stressed that all crime is local.
“It’s unfortunate that security is still an all low. There is no crime free society anywhere in the world. Eight point five million (8.5) million residents of Anambra can testify that insecurity has come down; though, compared to other states in Nigeria, Anambra will rank as part of the top ten most secured states.
“Before we came in, there was widespread insecurity, but we are still determined to fight crime to a still. About 15 criminal camps have been decimated. We have degraded their infrastructure. However, occasionally, you may have few clashes.
“But, Anambra has been quiet, relatively calm and peaceful as we pursue our agenda of a livable and prosperous homeland,” he said.
Commenting on the recent attack on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, Governor Soludo said that there are all kinds of theories as to what happened to him. The security agencies are already on the matter.
On the brighter side, the Governor expressed happiness that Anambra people are taking back their communities.
“People now celebrate new yam festival, we hosted the Cardinal and the Bishops in Nigeria, the fashion expo, and so on and so forth. And some weeks back the international community, Ambassadors and other development partners were here in Anambra and were taken round the State. These things won’t disappear over night. But we are putting in our best to make Anambra safe and secure.
“The security issue in Anambra is not peculiar to Anambra. We have devised our means, working with the security operatives and the people.
“Anambra is getting quieter, compared to what is happening in most states of Nigeria.
Baring his mind on the 2023 General election, Governor Soludo reiterated that election and population census will happen in Anambra.
He said: “We have over 2 million registered people in Anambra and we want them to be able to cast their votes.”
On his relationship with the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, Governor Soludo said: “Peter Obi is my brother and friend. I wish him well. On the other hand, I’m a member of APGA which has a candidate in the person of Professor Peter Umeadi. When the ban on campaign is lifted, our own party will roll out our plans,” the Governor explained.
Apart from speaking on a number of issues in Anambra State, the Governor extensively spoke on his administration’s huge agenda, pointing out that the ‘Soludo solution’ mantra is fully on course in providing dividends of democracy for the people.
“We have set out on what I call the key foundational issues. We are tackling the issues surrounding security, environment and so on and so forth.
“We are recruiting teachers and doctors, putting foundation for fiscal prudence. So we’ve come very determined to actualize our vision of a livable and prosperous homeland in Anambra State,” Governor Soludo further reassured.
