A governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, (LP), John Nwosu has expressed shock over the death of a member representing Onitsha North Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Justice Azuka.
Azuka, an indigene of Onitsha was kidnapped on Christmas eve (December 24, 2924) along Ugwunabakpa road in Onitsha, while on his way home for the Yuletide holiday.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on Thursday Nwosu said, “I am shocked beyond words on the reported discovery of the remains of Hon. Justice Azuka, the Labour Party member representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State Assembly.
“Another serving member of the State Assembly, has been lost to kidnappers during the present administration.
“These developments do not in any way inspire trust or confidence in the general public on the government’s capacity and willingness to protect her citizens. If elected officers can fall prey to kidnappers, whither the fate of private citizens?
“Hon. Azuka was kidnapped on 24th December 2024. Since then, I had repeatedly called on the Anambra State Government not to spare any resources in securing his release.
“If it is true, as reported that his abductors and killers have been arrested, then the full weight of justice must be brought to bear on the culprits. There must be Justice for Justice Azuka!”
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and fortitude for his family to bear the huge and painful loss.