The All Progressives People Congress (APC) has raised concerns over the arrest and detention of some of its key members in the Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, speaking for the governorship candidate’s campaign, addressed the media in Ilorin on Thursday to voice the party’s apprehensions about the recent actions taken by security forces in parts of Kogi East.
Fanwo highlighted the arrests made in Dekina LGA, emphasizing that they were unwarranted and lacked legitimate grounds. Emphasizing the APC’s commitment to nonviolent and fair elections, he urged law enforcement agencies to act judiciously and responsibly.
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In his briefing, Fanwo also shed light on the wider election campaign dynamics and detailed the APC’s preparations for the upcoming November 11 governorship election in Kogi State. The party seeks to ensure that the electoral process is conducted smoothly and without undue interference from security operations.
“The APC Governorship Campaign Council has expressed reservations on the recent security operations in some parts of Kogi East, where chieftains of our party were arrested for reasons unknown to us.JAMB Portal
“Our chieftains were not involved in any act inimical to the state’s peace and should not have been subjected to such treatment.JAMB Result
“In as much as we subscribe to the peaceful and free poll, we also call for responsible conduct on the part of law enforcement agencies in such a way that innocent citizens are not unnecessarily punished for the sins of others,” he said.
According to him, the party does not condone or defend any act of lawlessness.
“But we make bold to say that our leaders and members that were arrested and detained did not deserve to be subjected to such treatment as they are innocent.InformationGuideNigeria
“We call on security agencies to release them unconditionally so they can be reunited with their families,” he added.NYSC Portal
The campaign spokesperson said that security agencies must prove that every life is essential.
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