The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, has slammed the 2023 Labour Celebration, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his feedback on the conviction of the chief of the Indigenous Individuals of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
DAILY POST experiences that Obi had described Kanu’s arrest, detention and eventual sentencing as unlucky, including that the method mirrored management gaps and would possibly heighten tensions quite than cut back them.
Obi made the remarks in an announcement titled ‘Kanu’s Conviction: Obi Requires Dialogue, Therapeutic Over Hostility’, issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar.
Reacting in an announcement on Sunday, Lagos APC spokesman Seye Oladejo blasted Obi’s place, saying it was inappropriate for political actors to touch upon issues nonetheless present process judicial assessment.
Oladejo warned in opposition to making statements that might be interpreted as undermining nationwide safety establishments or court docket processes.
He added that Obi’s feedback might be misinterpreted as politicizing a delicate safety problem, and urged public figures to keep away from remarks able to inflaming public sentiment.
The assertion additional argued that constant and balanced engagement is important when addressing problems with nationwide safety and public order, stressing that each one events ought to respect judicial outcomes whereas permitting room for lawful enchantment and dialogue the place crucial.
“Nationwide safety issues shouldn’t be influenced by political issues and suggested leaders to prioritize unity and stability of their public communication.
“The Federal Authorities stays dedicated to dealing with points associated to terrorism, treason, and nationwide stability in accordance with the regulation and the structure.
“We urge Nigerians to view Obi’s assertion inside the broader context of ongoing political discourse and inspired restraint, emphasizing the necessity for accountable public commentary on issues of nationwide significance,” the assertion mentioned.
