Opposition Groups have raised alarm over what they described as the rising political violence and security threats in Ebonyi State ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Spokesperson for the coalition Innocent Igiri, while addressing newsmen in Abuja called on security agencies to investigate all reported attacks and prosecute those responsible regardless of political affiliation and provide protection for candidates, supporters and journalists of all political parties.
He also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to intensify the monitoring of the security situation in Ebonyi State and coordinate with federal security agencies to protect the integrity of the process.
It also urged the international community including the AU, ECOWAS, EU and the UN to rake note of the developments, increase pre-election monitoring in Ebonyi State.
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