By : Asuquo Cletus Felix, Calabar
Former Presidential Candidate under the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the use of live ammunition by security agencies on citizens, protesting against bad governance in Kano and Abuja.
The former Presidential hopeful in a lengthy post on X app (Formerly Called Twitter) said “It is crucial to remind the government and security agencies of their paramount duty to ensure a safe and secure environment where citizens can exercise their right to protest without fear.”
Atiku maintained that when security forces open fire on innocent protesters, they do nothing, but exacerbate tensions, transforming peaceful demonstrations into chaos.
He called on the international community, including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, to closely monitor the situation in Nigeria and hold its leadership and security apparatus accountable.
“I vehemently condemn the heinous act of using live ammunition on citizens peacefully protesting against bad governance, as witnessed today in Kano and Abuja. This is utterly intolerable and reminiscent of the dark days of military dictatorship.
“It is crucial to remind the government and security agencies of their paramount duty to ensure a safe and secure environment where citizens can exercise their right to protest without fear.
“When security forces open fire on innocent protesters, they do nothing but exacerbate tensions, transforming peaceful demonstrations into chaos. I refuse to believe that inciting violence is the intention of our authorities.
“I urge the international community, including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, to closely monitor the situation in Nigeria and hold its leadership and security apparatus accountable.
“I reaffirm my counsel to protesters to steadfastly exercise their right to peaceful protest and reject any form of violence.”
He further called on President Tinubu to demonstrate true leadership by immediately addressing and implementing the demands of the Nigerian people.
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