In the light of accusations and counter accusations, over the
unfortunate incident that led to the shutdown of the National Assembly
on Thursday, the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) has called on the Inspector General of Police to institute
full enquiry to unravel the circumstances and facts surrounding the
development within the next 72 hours.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Friday
said the “sanctity of the National Assembly as an arm of government and
citadel of democracy must be upheld at all times adding that the matter
should not be shrouded in controversy, sinister plots and mundane
accusations”.
“Whilst we acknowledge that due to the security challenges in the
country, the security agencies are within their constitutional powers to
search individuals and ensure that only responsible and duly accredited
persons gain entrance into the National Assembly complex, we wish to
state in strongest possible terms that the PDP is fully with the
President in not condoning any act that might indicate that the police
went beyond their bounds in the incident.
“The PDP is known for its unwavering stand in upholding the tenets of
democracy. Our stand for justice, fairness, and equity at all times
remains undiluted. In the same vein, President Goodluck Jonathan has
been very humble and forthright in upholding these principles and rights
of citizens. He has instituted free, fair and credible elections and
remains unwavering that his ambition does not worth the blood of any
Nigerian.
“We therefore believe that there is no need to shroud the development in
controversy. In this regard, we call for a full investigation to unravel
the circumstances surrounding the incident within the next 72 hours.
Nigerians deserve to know the truth at all times”, the party said.