2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said, “time has come for our security agencies to be called to account” following the detention of local leaders of the ‘Umbrella’ Party.
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| Alhaji Atiku Abubakar |
According to Atiku: “The time has come for our security agencies to be called to account.
It is a grievous affront to the ideals of peace and harmony when, on the cusp of an off-season election, these agencies arbitrarily detain local leaders of the @OfficialPDPNig, thus robbing the opposition of the essential tools that would allow it to remain a competitive force.
It is incumbent upon the Inspector General of Police and other esteemed heads of security to immediately release all detained members of the PDP or, should there be substantial grounds, to duly present them before the courts.
The very essence of tranquillity is imperiled when the state’s federal assets are wielded to harass and intimidate political adversaries.”
