The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the reported siege on its governors by security officers in Benin City, Edo state capital.
In the estimation of the House, the action was on the instruction of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, ahead of today, September 19’s governorship election.
The leader of the Caucus, Kingsley Chinda, in a press statement, described as unacceptable, activities of security agencies whose duty is to ensure the safety of lives and property, but rather went ahead, held the governors hostage as well as their own selves, thus abandoning their lawful duties of maintaining peace and order during the election in the state.
Chinda said, “The caucus find the current siege on Governors by men of the Nigeria Police force and other security officials as disturbing and unacceptable ahead of the election.
“As a democratic society, Nigerians should be given the right to free movement, association and above all right to vote leaders of their chioce to govern the affairs of the state in the interest of the people.
“However security agencies have abandoned their core duties to laying siege on Governors who are out to perform thier legitimate duties in Edo state.
“The caucus wishes to draw the attention of Mr president to immediately wade into the matter and allow the people of Edo state to vote leaders of fhier choice.
“We also want to use this medium to draw the attention of the nation and the international community of the security siege on PDP governors in Benin City.”
- Pix: Policemen during the siege in Benin City