Linus Okorie: Worried Nigerians Make Strange Demand from Buhari Ahead of 2023 Elections in Ebonyi
- Members of the Worried Nigerian Citizens have called for the declaration of a state of emergency in Ebonyi state
- The WNC made the call to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, October 17, during a press conference in Abuja
- According to the WNC, the alleged arrest of Linus Okorie, a senatorial candidate in Ebonyi is an infringement of his fundamental human rights
The recent arrest of the Ebonyi South Senatorial candidate for the Labour Party, Linus Okorie, by suspected security agents in the state has continued to elicit reactions across Nigeria.
The recent reaction is from the Worried Nigerian Citizens that has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in Ebonyi state.
Source: UGC
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, October 17, the WNC led by Moses Idika decried the incessant attacks on the rule of law and the democratic rights of the Nigerian populace by agents of the state.
Idika warned that the sudden disappearance of the former member of the House of Representatives on Sunday, October 16, is tantamount to intimidation of opposing voices within the state.
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Calling on the president to address the situation by declaring a state of emergency before the 2023 general elections, Idika said Okorie's case is just one out of many similar incidents which infringe on the rights of residents of the state.
Tasks for security agencies in Ebonyi state
Idika also called on all security agencies in Ebonyi state to swing into action; rescue Hon. Linus Abba Okorie and in turn arrest those who have taken him away in order for the law to take its full cause.
His words:
“That President Muhammadu Buhari, in line with the resolution of the National Security Council resolution of Friday, October 14, 2022, (Which Mr President convened and chaired), which enjoined all Nigerian politicians to go about electioneering activities ahead of the 2023 general elections within the laws of the land, call Governor David Umahi to order, to forestall the breakdown of law and order in Ebonyi State.
“That as an effective deterrent, in line with the constitutional powers of Mr President as enshrined in Section 305, (1),(2), (3, b, c, d, and f) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the President Muhammadu Buhari should without any delay, declare a state of emergency in Ebonyi State, as governor David Umahi has sufficiently proven his capability and determination to sink democracy and rule of law in Nigeria."
Police break silence on alleged missing LP senatorial candidate, reveal his whereabout
The police said its operatives arrested the alleged missing senatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Linus Okorie, for incitement and drug-related offences.
The security operatives made the claim on Monday, shortly after the report that the former lawmaker had been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Due to his sudden missing, the youths of the Onicha staged a protest on Monday morning, adding that no movement until he is found.
2023: Influential PDP lawmaker joins Labour Party in Ebonyi state
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Labour Party in Ebonyi state has received a new boost as influential PDP lawmaker, Linus Okorie, joined the party in Ebonyi.
Okorie is a former lawmaker of the house of representatives, he joins the party to pursue his senatorial ambition in the 2023 elections.
The former lawmaker joined the Labour Party at a time it had just elected its governorship candidate, Edward Nkwegu.
Source: Legit.ng
