By 
Tayo AFOLABI
The Task Force personnel involved in the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka, Odumeje, has been ordered treated in accordance with the rules of public conduct “which he roundly failed to uphold”.
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Friday, disclosed this in a statement and promised that such will never repeat itself.
“Let me sincerely appreciate ndị Anambra for understanding with us as we take audacious steps towards making our Homeland Liveable and Prosperous. On this journey, imperfect steps will be taken, emotions will run wild and opinions will grow thick,” the Governor said.
“What is pertinent to note is that we shall remain undaunted, correct our imperfections, strive to put our emotions in check and aggregate opinions that are in the interest of our overall good.
“Yesterday’s outing has evoked emotions, not against the decision of government, but the imperfect and unprofessional manner with which one of the task force members discharged his lawful duty. This is highly regretted, and would never happen again. I have instructed that the task force personnel involved in the manhandling of Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere (Odumeje) be treated in accordance with the rules of public conduct which he roundly failed to uphold.
“We will continue to work to actualize the mandate you have given to us. Nothing short of the best outcomes is guaranteed. On behalf of the government and good people of Anambra State, I condemn the assault, and further ask for your continued support in the fight to restore the dignity of Onitsha, and indeed the totality of our Homeland.”
Recall that security operatives assaulted controversial man of God, Prophet Odumeje, while his church building was being pulled down by men of the Anambra Task Force.
It is believed that the state government had in March marked the Church, Grace And Power Prophetic Ministry in Onitsha for demolition.
The government claimed the church was built on a drainage channel.
Earlier, there had been heavy criticisms of the security operatives who assaulted Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, known as Odumeje, during the demolition of his church in Anambra.
Reacting to the assault, Apostle Johnson Suleman said: “I just saw a video of Pastor Odumeje being assaulted by operatives..that’s very primitive and uncalled for.
Those operatives overstepped their boundaries and I expect Governor Soludo to condemn it. It’s condemnable. highly!”
Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters also condemned the attack saying: “This attack on Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere “Odumeje” by soldiers/policemen are cruel, inhuman and a violation of his dignity, it amounts to torture and degrading treatment. The soldiers or policemen involved must be arrested and prosecuted.”
Demola Olanrewaju, on his part, said: “That assault on Odumeje is wrong, terribly wrong. Brutality of State forces with guns against civilians is sad, dehumanizing and a huge shame to all state forces who engage in it. I hope he presses charges and sees it through to the end. That video is sad and I’m not even a fan.”
Deji Adeyanju said: “The people that brutalized Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohaneme Odumeje after demolishing his church should remember that power is very temporary. We may not agree with everyone all the time but we will always agree on the dignity of every man.”
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