The Enugu State Government has accused opposition parties in the State of attempting to undermine peace and security for political gains.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, made the allegation on Sunday while reacting to a shooting incident involving members of an opposition party on Saturday.
Ọnyia told Journalists, that some opposition parties were creating an atmosphere of fear to portray Enugu as unsafe and the State government as intolerant of opposing voices.
He accused them of playing the victim to gain public sympathy and political relevance.
The SSG, however, reiterated Governor Mbah administration’s commitment to protecting citizens’ democratic rights, including the freedom to campaign and vote for candidates of their choice in the forthcoming general election.
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