The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to intimidate opposition figures over the exercise of their constitutional rights.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party said Okpo was being questioned by officers of the Police Quick Intervention Unit in Ikot Akpan Abia following a petition reportedly filed by former Senator Effiong Bob.
According to the PDP, the matter is civil in nature and does not warrant police intervention.
“We have made contact and are aware that the police authorities at the Quick Intervention Unit, Ikot Akpan Abia, are currently interviewing Ewa on the subject of the petition, which is ex facie civil in nature, not requiring the intervention of the police. However, we are hopeful that the police will exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties,” the statement read.
The opposition party also criticised what it described as the use of security agencies to suppress political opponents. Related News PDP faults Gombe LG poll, alleges lack of transparency One dies in fresh Nairobi protests after abduction claims Obi questions leaders’ ‘sound mind’ after filling INEC nomination form
