JONAPWD Condemns Killing of Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father, Demands Justice
The Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ebonyi State Chapter, has condemned the killing of the traditional ruler of Alike Ikwo Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Area, HRH Eze Francis Igwe, describing the act as barbaric and unacceptable. The association, led by its State Chairman, Comrade Nwovu Friday Christian, expressed outrage over the murder of the monarch, who was also the father of the former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barr. Kelechi Igwe. In a statement made available to journalists in Abakaliki, the group said it received the news of the monarch’s death with deep sadness, noting that the incident has created a huge vacuum not only in Alike Ikwo community but across Ebonyi State. According to the association, the late monarch was widely respected for his wisdom, leadership and commitment to peace and development in his community. JONAPWD called on security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure that those responsible for t...
