The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called on Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, to resign over what it described as his failure to address the rising security challenges in the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday, COSEYL President General, Goodluck Ibem, expressed concern over the recent surge in killings, kidnappings, robberies, and other criminal activities in Anambra.
The group condemned the situation, alleging that Governor Soludo had failed in his duty to protect lives and property. It further cited the kidnapping and killing of two sitting Anambra State House of Assembly members under his administration as unprecedented in the state’s history.
“Its illustrious sons and daughters are kidnapped in broad daylight, with some victims losing their lives even after paying ransom. Revered priests have also fallen victim to these criminal elements,” the statement read.
COSEYL accused the governor of failing in his primary responsibility of ensuring security and issued a seven-day ultimatum for his resignation. The group warned that failure to comply would result in a mass protest involving one million people, vowing to occupy streets and roads until he steps down.
