A concerned Anambrarian, Bernard Nwanya, has written an emotional laden letter to His Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, demanding accountability and decisive action in addressing the escalating security challenges facing the state.
In the letter he posted on his social media pages, Nwanya commended the Governor for the establishment of the Agunechemba task force, aimed at tackling the issue of insecurity in the state. However, Nwanya raised alarming questions about the numerous lives lost and the years of perceived negligence that have plagued Anambra under the current administration’s watch.
Nwanya’s Letter to Soludo reads:
“Your Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo,
As the Executive Governor of my home state, I write once again to draw your attention to a matter of grave concern — the worsening insecurity in Anambra State under your administration.
While I commend your establishment of “Aguneechemba,” a task force purportedly aimed at addressing this issue, it is disheartening that this measure came only after our people have already suffered immensely. The delay in taking decisive action has resulted in countless lives lost and many others disrupted. It is a shame that it took such painful events to prompt any response.
In light of this, I respectfully urge you to take a step further by establishing a PUBLIC PANEL OF INQUIRY. This panel would allow the people of Anambra to formally register cases of loved ones who have gone missing, been kidnapped, or tragically killed in the past three years of your administration. The purpose of this inquiry is not only to provide justice for the victims and their families but also to collect credible data, ensuring that history does not repeat itself. Every case must be thoroughly reinvestigated and accounted for.
It is disheartening to acknowledge that there seems to be no strong opposition to hold you accountable, but this should not excuse the failure of your leadership. The number of lives lost during your tenure — a direct result of unchecked insecurity — is a heavy burden. It is my firm belief that these losses are severe enough to warrant your resignation. Anambra has never experienced insecurity on this scale, and your administration’s response has been grossly inadequate.
I must assure you, however, that this issue will not be forgotten. While your tenure may last for months or even years, know that there are brave individuals who will one day tell the full story of how the state’s security situation was carelessly ignored, and how our security forces were never sufficiently empowered to confront and combat crime. Your failure to properly equip and support our institutions has cost the people of Anambra dearly.
It is important to remind you that your primary responsibility as Governor is the protection of life and property. Yet, throughout your time in office, the safety of Ndi Anambra has been secondary due to your focus on projects like amusement parks and a new government house. The people of Anambra deserve better — they deserve security, safety, and leaders who prioritize their well-being above all else.
Your Excellency, I urge you to act with urgency and take responsibility for the safety of the people you have sworn to protect. The time for a real, comprehensive response to our state’s security crisis is now”.
Sincerely,
BERNARD NWANYA
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