Edo Election: Atiku Urges IGP To Immediately Release All Arrested PDP Members
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to order the immediate release of all Edo State People Democratic Party( PDP) members that were arrested by the security agency.
The 2023 PDP Presidential flag bearer made the call on Thursday via his X handle @atiku.
TheFact Daily gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State had petitioned the IGP over political violence that erupted in Illeh community, Esan West Local Government Area, were the council boss,Collins Aigbogun was accused of being behind the violence.
Consequently, the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, on Tuesday said over 10 PDP leaders, including Aigbogun, were being kept in dungeons on the orders of the APC.
However Atiku said,”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, he said.”
