Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has accused opposition politicians of exaggerating the state’s security challenges for political gain, creating unnecessary fear and undermining ongoing efforts to address the situation.
In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and not solely the duty of the state government. He lamented that certain individuals were exploiting security concerns to discredit his administration.
Aburime stated: “Critics of the current security situation often raise valid points that deserve attention. However, the tendency to politicize security challenges or exaggerate incidents for ulterior motives serves no one’s interests. Such approaches only create unnecessary panic and potentially hamper ongoing security operations.”
He stressed the importance of collaboration between the government, communities, and security agencies, urging citizens to embrace a unified approach rather than resorting to political point-scoring.
“What Anambra needs now is a unified approach where government efforts are complemented by citizen cooperation. This includes regular intelligence sharing, constructive dialogue between critics and officials, community-level security awareness, and reduced politicization of security issues,” Aburime added.
Governor Soludo also highlighted the global importance of citizen participation, intelligence sharing, and community engagement in building an effective security system. He warned that withholding critical information or prioritizing political criticism over constructive dialogue weakens the state’s security architecture.
While acknowledging the existence of security threats in Anambra, Soludo cautioned against oversimplifying these challenges and reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving security.
He promised to continue supporting law enforcement agencies through the provision of logistics, adequate funding, and other essential resources, ensuring sustained efforts to tackle insecurity in the state.
