Ebonyi Lawmaker Nwoke Condemns Killing of Mmesoma, Warns Against Ethnic Profiling
A member of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly representing Abakaliki North Constituency, Hon. Chidi Victor Nwoke, has condemned the killing of Miss Mmesoma Umeora, a native of Uga in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, allegedly by her boyfriend, Chima Ofoke, reportedly of Ebonyi origin. Nwoke who is the Chairman committee on Youth and Sports Development described the incident as brutal and expressed condolences to the bereaved family, acknowledging the pain and irreparable loss caused by the tragic death. However, the lawmaker cautioned community leaders and residents against profiling people from Ebonyi State over the alleged crime, warning that collective blame and inflammatory statements could heighten tensions between the two neighbouring states. In a statement, Nwoke criticised a viral video reportedly linked to the Uga Progressive Youth leadership, led by Engr. Izuchukwu Umejiaku, describing its alleged message as demeaning and capable of promoting ethnic stereo...
