Atiku Urges Police To Launch Arrested PDP Leaders In Edo State – Unbiased Newspaper Nigeria

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has referred to as on the Inspector-Basic of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to launch the detained leaders of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) in Edo State. Atiku made this attraction on Thursday through the social media platform X (previously Twitter).

He criticized the arrests, which occurred simply earlier than the governorship election, calling it an abuse of energy by the police and different safety businesses.

Atiku condemned the usage of federal sources to focus on political opponents, stating that such actions undermine democracy.

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In his put up, Atiku urged the authorities to both launch the PDP leaders or cost them in court docket if there are reliable causes for holding them.

“The time has come for our safety businesses to be held accountable. Arresting native PDP leaders proper earlier than an election is a critical violation of the rules of peace and equity,” Atiku wrote.

He emphasised that the Inspector-Basic of Police and different safety leaders ought to act rapidly to revive equity and keep away from utilizing federal powers to intimidate the opposition.