The Labour Party (LP) in the South East, yesterday, expressed concern over the November governorship election in Imo State, stating that insecurity has dislocated several residents.

The party’s National Vice Chairman, Southeast, Chief Innocent Okeke, stated that local councils such as Oru East, Oru West, Oguta, Orlu, Okigwe, Orsu and Njaba have become ghost towns as a result of insecurity caused by state and non-state actors.

Okeke noted that the insecurity in the state could affect voters’ turnout in the election.

He, therefore, canvassed the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention as ordered by the court, stressing that it would help to restore security in the region.

“This may bring about an end to the threat to the lives and property of people in Imo State and the wider South East region.”

“The release of Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government is not only necessary to promote peace and unity in Nigeria, but it is also a crucial step towards upholding the fundamental human rights of every Nigerian citizen.

“The government should, therefore, consider releasing Kanu, drop charges against him and engage in constructive dialogue with agitating groups to find a lasting solution to the country’s challenges,” he said.