Chinedum Elekwachi
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned comment credited to Celebrity, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) over proposed candle light procession for late Chief Executive Officer of the Fish Magnet, Martins Onyekesi.
Onyekesi, a popular Anambra businessman, was assassinated by gunmen after his abduction from his residence in Ezinifite community, Okpuno, Awka South local government area of the state.
VDM, in a viral video had told his fans how to bury him if he is killed while in Anambra for the event.
Addressing newsmen in Awka on Monday, President, Anambra State Chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu said it was unpatriotic and politically motivated to incite people of the state and Southeast and de-market the region with insinuations and mockery of “sit-at-home and death”.
He demanded immediate withdrawal of the said comments, warning that it would not allow politicians use VDM to destabilize and provoke unrest in the state.
He called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo, security agencies, especially Commissioner of Police, to provide suitable venue for the candlelight procession.
Hydra-headed monster
Okpalaezeukwu said, “Indeed, it is a very sad and pathetic situation we encountered in the unprovoked and brutal killing of the hardworking young man.
“Many other victims of the hydra-headed monster have befallen us. May their great and lovely souls rest in peace.
“We use this opportunity to emphatically state that Ndi Anambra, both indigenes and residents, regrettably acknowledge the fair share of the national insecurity in Nigeria and beyond.
“We are assiduously working with the appropriate quarters especially State Government and Security Agencies to curb and check the menace of insecurity in our beloved Anambra State- Light of the Nation.
He called on all coming to Anambra state for the candlelight to conduct themselves in peaceful manner, and avoid acts or utterances that can heat up the polity.
“We have intercepted the video of Matthias Vincent Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan (VDM), telling his fans how to bury him if he comes to Anambra and get killed.
“We frown at those misguided utterances and hereby strongly admonish him to withdraw such statements.
This is not the first time VDM is coming to Anambra State. We live here in Anambra state.
Election-induced tensions already high
The President noted that tensions are already high due to the forthcoming election warning against politicians using VeryDarkMan to destabilize the state.
“We therefore condemn any form of unguided march in the name of Candlelight procession.
“This is to ensure adequate security and retain the existing stability in the state.
“The candlelight procession should be done in an enclosed and protected location in order to maximize impact and serve the purpose.
“We also request for provision of adequate security for all of us that shall attend the event as scheduled.
“Security is everybody’s business as no one is immune to insecurity. You are either affected directly or indirectly.
“We therefore urge Ndi Anambra, both indigenes and residents, not to play politics with the Security of lives and property.
“It is our collective responsibility to instill a stable and better Society that shall be the pride of the black Man. Together, Ala Igbo Shall Prevail.”
