LAJA Urges Issue-Based Campaigns, Calls for Accountability In Anambra Security Operations
With less than two months to the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, journalists under the banner of the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) have called for a shift from mudslinging politics to issue-based campaigns that address the real needs of the people.
In a statement, jointly signed by its Interim President, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, and Interim Secretary, Princess Ekwi Ajide, LAJA warned that name-calling and propaganda only fuel tension and risk destabilising the polity.
“As the political atmosphere begins to heat up, we call on political actors, parties and their supporters to embrace issue-based campaigns that focus squarely on the needs of Ndi Anambra, from education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, to job creation,” the statement read.
The group also raised concern over recurring reports of insecurity linked to alleged misconduct by some members of state task forces and security outfits.
It urged the state government to ensure transparency and professionalism in recruitment and training to avoid infiltration by criminal elements.
“The state owes it to its citizens to ensure that those entrusted with security responsibilities are truly fit for such sensitive roles,” LAJA said, while demanding justice for victims of any unlawful actions by security agents.
Reiterating its commitment to accountability and good governance, LAJA stressed that Anambra has the opportunity to set a benchmark for responsible politics if campaigns are rooted in ideas and security agencies operate within the bounds of the law.
