Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Friday, vowed that personnel of the State’s task force who manhandled Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere aka Odumeje, while demolishing his building, would face the consequences.
The task force officials supervising the demolition had manhandled the prophet who tried to prevent workers from demolishing his structures.
“When the team arrived in the company with armed security operatives, we saw them struggling with the prophet while the operator of the bulldozer was busy demolishing the structures,” an eyewitness had said.
Soludo, in a statement via his Facebook page on Friday, restated his commitment to upholding law and order and respecting human rights in the State.
He said: “I have instructed that the task force personnel involved in the manhandling of Odumeje be treated in accordance with the rules of public conduct, which he roundly failed to uphold.
“Let me sincerely appreciate Ndi Anambra for understanding with us as we take audacious steps toward making our Homeland Liveable and Prosperous. On this journey, imperfect steps will be taken, emotions will run wild and opinions will grow thick.
“What is pertinent to note is that we shall remain undaunted, correct our imperfections, strive to put our emotions in check and aggregate opinions that are in the interest of our overall good.
“Yesterday’s outing has evoked emotions, not against the decision of government, but the imperfect and unprofessional manner with which one of the task force members discharged his lawful duty. This is highly regretted, and would never happen again.
“I have instructed that the task force personnel involved in the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje) be treated in accordance with the rules of public conduct which he roundly failed to uphold.
“We will continue to work to actualize the mandate you have given to us. Nothing short of the best outcomes is guaranteed. On behalf of the government and good people of Anambra State, I condemn the assault, and further ask for your continued support in the fight to restore the dignity of Onitsha, and indeed the totality of our Homeland.”