Scores of persons died and several others were wounded in multiple stampedes in Anambra and the FCT during the distribution of food items on Saturday.
Scores of persons died and several others were wounded in multiple stampedes in Anambra and the FCT during the distribution of food items on Saturday, prompting the Inspector General of Police to ask organisers of similar charity works to carry security agencies along and ensure strict adherence to crowd and safety management protocols.
But Obi, who flew the Labour Party (LP) flag in the 2023 presidential election, believes the IGP’s directive will restrict people from undertaking charitable works.
Describing the development as “disturbing,” Obi said though the directive is “a timely response,” it is open to abuse.
“It is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among us,” he wrote in a post on his X handle on Monday morning.
