Nigerian group protest in Abuja over threats to Democracy, inciting statement
Nigerians from various ethnic groups, under the aegis of “The Natives”, held a peaceful walk to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), passing a message to the United States of America, United Kingdom and other nations of the world that bona-fide citizens will not promote insurrection in Nigeria.
The group said its twenty-million members across the country will resist any form of intimidation or threat against democracy in Nigeria and the supporters of the President-elect, Bola Ahemd Tinubu.
The conduct of the 2023 general elections, has brought up divergent views but many political observers believe the call by some protesters for the sack and of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu is unnecessary.
This group is at the INEC headquarters to thank the Commission for standing firm against intimidation, propaganda and all forms of blackmail by the people they describe as “bad losers.”
They insist that Nigerians went out on the 25th of February to vote for a candidate, and who eventually won is the choice of the majority.
Addressing newsmen in the presence of INEC officials, convener of the The Natives Smart Edwards, cautions politicians to stop inciting Nigerians against themselves and the democratic process.
Responding while receiving a prepared letter addressed to the INEC chairman, the Commission’s Director of Security, Lebari Nduh, assured that INEC will continue to do its constitutional roles without bias or favour.
