Amadi Petitions Imo State Police Command Over Vandalism of Campaign Billboards, Attacks on Supporters
Photo : The ADC Federal House of Representatives Candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency, High Chief Ezinwa Okey Amadi (m) fielding questions from journalists in Owerri, the Imo State capital yesterday, while Chinonso Uba (first right) and others watch with interest
Photo: Edison Okereke
By Everest Ezihe, Owerri
As political activities gather momentum ahead of the January 16, 2027,Ppresidential and National Assembly elections, Hon. Okey Amadi, popularly known as Okey Is Okay, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Owerri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has petitioned the Imo State Police Command over the alleged vandalisation of his campaign billboards and persistent attacks on some of his supporters.
Amadi alleged that unknown political thugs had vandalised his campaign billboards strategically mounted across Owerri Municipal, Owerri North and Owerri West Local Government Areas, which make up the federal constituency.
The candidate, an age long philanthropist and humanitarian who has ventured into politics, disclosed this on Monday at the Imo State Police Command Headquarters in Owerri, where he spoke with journalists.
He explained that he visited the police headquarters to meet with the Commissioner of Police over the destruction of his campaign billboards, adding that some of his supporters had also reportedly come under serious attacks in parts of the constituency.
He described the incidents as an undemocratic distraction and an attempt to heighten political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amadi said he had formally reported the matter to the police, adding that his visit also provided an opportunity to discuss security concerns and the need for the police to maintain neutrality throughout the electioneering period.
Despite the alleged vandalism and attacks, the ADC candidate appealed to his supporters and well-wishers to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful, appealing against any form of retaliation.
Speaking on security, Amadi maintained that security matters should not be politicised or used for partisan purposes.
He noted that the protection of lives and property remained a fundamental responsibility of government and that no government would wish insecurity on its citizens.
The House of Representatives hopeful also informed that he had offered a drone to the State Police Command so as to support their surveillance operations but that the offer could not be accepted immediately because of regulations guiding the electoral period and the need for the police to maintain strict neutrality.
”Afterwards, I redirected the support by deploying drones to local vigilantes and communities within the federal constituency that are lacking adequate security infrastructures,” he said.
Amadi stressed that his community intervention programme initiatives were non-political and driven by a genuine desire to improve the welfare of residents and enable them to carry out their daily activities without fear of intimidation or humiliation.
He further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, during their meeting, advised political parties and candidates to maintain peace and avoid actions capable of disrupting public order.
According to him, the Police Commissioner explained that the police could neither accept donations nor engage in political campaign activities during the electoral period, in keeping with the need to maintain neutrality.
Expressing optimism about his chances in the 2027 election, Amadi urged voters to assess candidates based on their track records, patriotism, capacity and demonstrable performance rather than propaganda or blackmail.
