The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the Nigerian government under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of masterminding the killing of protesters by security operatives in the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
The opposition party, in a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, said the killing of peaceful was is unacceptable and cannot be justified “under any guise.”
While sharing a video of security operatives chasing and beating protesters, the party said, “The gruesome killing of peaceful and unarmed Nigerians by unscrupulous operatives of the APC– controlled security forces in various parts of Nigeria is completely unacceptable and cannot be justified under any guise,” the PDP statement said.
The party also condemned the use of excessive force by the security operatives while dispersing the protesters in different parts of the country.
“The killing and use of excessive force on unarmed protesters is a gross violation of human rights and clear indication of APC’s intolerance for dissenting voices.”
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The PDP also demanded a thorough investigation into what it termed heinous crimes and the prosecution of those found culpable.
It also advised the APC-led federal government to listen to the aggrieved citizens and take necessary measures to address their demands.
“Nigerians expect an immediate investigation into these heinous crimes and prosecution of all those involved.”
“The APC-led federal government should listen to the citizens and take urgent steps to address their demands which include the reduction of fuel price, stemming of the fall of the Naira and provision of food and jobs.
“The demand for good governance remains a legitimate and inalienable right of citizens especially in a democracy.”
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