Say political differences should not justify hostility or denial of rights
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu
NNEWI — The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, stressing that the strength of any nation is measured by how it treats both supporters and critics of those in authority.
The group also maintained that differences in political opinion should never become a basis for division, hostility, or the denial of citizens’ rights.
In a statement issued by its Director-General, His Lordship Alpha Justice Ikpeama, titled “UNIEC Worldwide Expresses Concern Over Arrest and Detention of Omoyele Sowore, Calls for Due Process, Justice and Protection of Democratic Values,” the council condemned the reported arrest of Sowore within court premises and his subsequent detention.
