In a tweet on Friday, December 16, Obi disclosed that Hon. Eleghu was not only murdered but his house and vehicle were also set ablaze.
The former Anambra governor, condemning the development, stated that it violate the peace accord signed by political parties ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Obi also called on security agencies at state and federal levels to fish out those behind this trend and bring them to book. Read the hottest World Cup news, gossip, analytics and predictions!
He said: "I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set ablaze. "I condemn these heinous acts in the strongest possible terms. Such acts violate our spirit of security, civility, and the recently signed Peace Accord. Federal and State security agencies must work assiduously to uncover those behind this killing."
