THE Labour Party – LP, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, to postpone election in Enugu East Senatorial District after the death of Oyibo Chuwku – the party’s candidate.
Chukwu was killed on Wednesday alongside his personal assistant, by some gunmen, who are yet to be identified.
In an apparent response to the murder, the Labour Party said the postponement is essential in order to enable the party conduct fresh primaries and participate in the election.
National Chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure said in a statement on Thursday, that Enugu state is one of the states where the party enjoys maximum support and the LP candidate was on course to win the Enugu East senatorial seat in this election.
He asked INEC not to allow people to benefit or win election through other means particularly, by silencing a candidate who is loved by his people.
The party asked INEC not to allow people to benefit or win election through other means particularly, by silencing a candidate who is loved by his people.
