The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition politicians of utilizing the continued #FreeNnamdiKanu protests to trigger pressure and rating low-cost political factors.
In a press release on Monday, the social gathering’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, described the protests as orchestrated pressure and politically motivated avenue agitations happening in components of the nation, particularly within the South East.
He mentioned that whereas freedom of expression and peaceable protest are important in a democracy, the continued demonstrations characterize a harmful show of reckless politics relatively than a real name for justice.
“This so-called protest will not be about justice; it’s about political frustration,” Oladejo mentioned.
“It represents the peak of bitter, damaging politics an try by those that have been roundly rejected by Nigerians on the polls to take advantage of nationwide points in the hunt for low-cost relevance.”
He additional described the demonstrations as “avenue theatrics” allegedly sponsored by opposition leaders determined to regain public consideration.
“Their involvement reveals what can solely be described as a traditional case of the Biblical hand of Jacob however the voice of Esau, deceitful manipulation hiding behind the façade of activism,” he added.
“They won’t achieve within the streets what they’ve disgracefully misplaced on the polls.”
Oladejo accused the protest organizers of insensitivity, saying their actions “mock the reminiscences of victims of violence, kidnappings, and insecurity” which have affected the South East for years.
“At a time when the South East remains to be bleeding from years of senseless bloodshed and enforced sit-at-home orders, these people have chosen to mock the reminiscences of the victims,” the assertion learn.
He mentioned peculiar residents within the area have suffered sufficient as a consequence of insecurity with merchants afraid to open retailers, kids lacking college, and households shattered — warning that such protests solely “fan the embers of division.”
Oladejo reminded Nigerians that Nnamdi Kanu’s case stays earlier than the courts, stressing that “nobody is above the legislation.”
He described Nigeria’s judiciary as competent, impartial, and able to delivering justice with out mob strain or avenue intimidation.
He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is concentrated on rebuilding the economic system, restoring investor confidence, and selling unity, noting that the South East has benefitted from key appointments and infrastructural improvement.
“True progress will come not from chaos however from cooperation and peace,” he mentioned.
The Lagos APC lastly urged safety companies to stay vigilant and referred to as on South East leaders to reject “the antics of those that site visitors in bitterness.”
“Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we should not permit political desperation to tear it aside. There should certainly be a restrict to bitter politics,” the assertion concluded.
