The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused individuals who confronted Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, in London of being responsible for insecurity in the state.
The allegation was made by Chinedu Obigwe, convener of the APGA Media Warriors Forum, who criticised the disruption at a recent town hall meeting held to engage members of the Anambra diaspora.
The event reportedly turned tense when a group claiming to represent the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) challenged the governor over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu and accused him of failing to address attacks on youths.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obigwe dismissed the allegations, describing the protesters as “so-called agitators” and alleging that many of them are linked to acts of violence in Anambra State. He claimed that criminal elements operating under the guise of IPOB had previously terrorised several local government areas, forcing residents to abandon their homes.
Obigwe highlighted efforts by the Soludo administration to address insecurity, including an amnesty programme that encouraged armed groups to surrender and reintegrate into society. According to him, individuals who accepted the offer were rehabilitated, while some detainees were granted bail.
He also noted that the governor had engaged with Nnamdi Kanu during a visit to the Department of State Services facility and had openly condemned the Monday sit-at-home directive, as well as incidents of killings and kidnappings in the South East.
Despite these measures, Obigwe alleged that certain groups continued to fuel unrest across parts of the state. He said the government responded by launching a security initiative, Operation Udo Ga Chi, involving multiple security agencies aimed at restoring order.
The APGA spokesperson further criticised those who confronted the governor abroad, describing them as individuals disconnected from realities on the ground. He argued that many of them have stayed away from the region for years due to security concerns, yet continue to make what he called “false claims.”
Obigwe maintained that those behind the protest were opposed to the restoration of peace and stability in Anambra, urging them to return home and assess the situation firsthand.
The incident has added to ongoing debates surrounding security efforts and political tensions in the South East region.
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