Pres. Tinubu Call APC To Order – Obidient Member Reacts to Alleged Assassination Attempt on Peter Obi

• Justin Ijeh has urged President Bola Tinubu to rein in the APC following the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi and other ADC members in Benin, Edo State.
• He urged the president to take responsibility by ensuring that members of his party act within the bounds of the law.

A member of the Obidient movement, Justin Ijeh, has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the alleged assassination attempt on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Ijeh made the call on Wednesday while appearing as a guest on Arise Television. He was reacting to the reported attack on Obi and other members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin, the Edo State capital.

The incident, which reportedly occurred on Tuesday, has sparked widespread reactions and condemnation from various quarters. Ijeh urged the president to take responsibility by ensuring that members of his party act within the bounds of the law.

The alleged attack on Obi and other ADC stalwarts continues to generate debate, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation into the matter.

Ijeh said, “The recent premeditated attack in Benin, following similar incidents, represents an unacceptable escalation. This event, where thugs assaulted a private party and destroyed property, mirrors an earlier attack in Lagos.

“This pattern is particularly concerning given Governor Monday Okpebholo’s past threats against Mr Peter Obi regarding his security in Edo State.

“This progression from rhetoric to physical violence directly undermines democracy and Nigerians’ right to free association, even though no one was physically harmed in this specific incident.

“We urge you Mr President to address this vicarious liability, as the Constitution holds you responsible for the security and welfare of Nigerians.

“A thorough investigation into this incident is demanded, ideally by an independent panel, given the local police’s potential limitations.

“Furthermore, we call on you Mr President to personally condemn this violence, as you lead the party whose members have been implicated in spreading thuggery. This is crucial to prevent a further descent into political violence, which is contrary to the nation’s aspirations. Call members of the APC to order.”