By: George Uchendu Abakaliki
The House of Representative Candidate for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the 2027 general election, Barr Ogalagu Tochukwu has condemned the gruesome murder of Elder Onwe Ubochi by yet to be identified gunmen.
In a statement signed by him and made available to Journalists in Abakaliki, Barr. Ogalagu described the murder of the elderly man as unfortunate, barbaric and heartbreaking.
Barr. Ogalagu said, it is with a deep sense of personal loss that I hereby condemn the gruesome murder of Elder Onwe Ubochi of Osege village, Umuogudu Oshia Ngbo, Ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi State by yet to be identified assailants.
The House of Representative Candidate alleged that elder Onwe was waylaid by the assailants on his way home, killed him and dragged his body to a stream located far away from the road to his compound where they dumped his body inside the stream.
“This elderly man was the person who led the other elders in a prayer session and the endorsement of the APGA candidates on 17th August, 2026. He was hale and hearty during the consultation and was captured on camera performing the role of an elder during the consultation.
Barr. Ogalagu said that after the consultation, “the old man was trekking home alone when he was waylaid, abducted, murdered and dumped inside a stream.
“His family searched for him throughout the night but only found his body in a sitting position inside a stream located far away from the road leading to his compound. He was fully clothed when he was discovered in the stream.
He said that the police hierarchy has been duly notified of the incident for necessary investigations and the corpse has been deposited in the mortuary.
“I want to assure the APGA supporters that no stone will be left unturned in the investigation of this dastardly murder and the person or persons involved will surely face the law.
Barr. Ogalagu said that the killing of Elder Onwe Ubochi is clearly a fulfilment of the threats issued by expiring political actors in Ebony/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency and the blood of the innocent old man will surely speak against the perpetrators of this evil and their sponsors.
He urge all APGA faithfuls in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency to remain calm, vigilante and resolute in their mission as the police and other law enforcement agents unravel the details of this gruesome murder.
“I assure all of you that no amount of threats, intimidation, political conspiracy or shedding of innocent blood will be enough to stop an idea whose time has come for fulfilment.
“I deeply sympathize with the immediate family and assure them of our prayers and limitless support these difficult times.
“The entire APGA family in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency mourn with them and pray that God will grant peaceful repose to the soul of Elder Onwe Ubochi.( The Cabal)
