Arrest anyone who tries to disrupt Tinubu’s inauguration- Labour Party’s Apapa Warns
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party faction, Abayomi Arabambi, on Friday warned and called for the arrest of anyone or any group who may want to disrupt the inauguration of Bola Ahmed- Tinubu on May 29.
Arabambi who represents the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa faction of the Labour Party told journalists in Abuja that the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and others are engaged in activities that are anti-democratic and must be investigated and held accountable.
His statement came amidst the growing tension and uncertainty surrounding Tinubu’s swearing-in as some opposition figures have called for a boycott of the event, while others have filed lawsuits to stop the ceremony.
“If anyone calls for an interim administration, including Peter Obi, they should be arrested by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba-Alkali.
“Nobody is above the law. You cannot seek to plunge Nigeria into war and also say you want to rule that country.
“We, in the Labour Party, are saying a capital ‘NO’ to such an evil call by Peter Obi that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should not be sworn in come May 29.
“Henceforth, anyone calling for the establishment of an interim administration and threatening fire and brimstone and conducting themselves in a way that is likely to cause a breach of peace should be arrested.” He said
The secretary of the Labour Party faction also ridiculed the LP’s legal team for failing to brief the faction on the petition related to the alleged attempts to stop Tinubu’s inauguration.
Arabambi expressed that the Apapa-led Labour Party cannot continue to rely on lawyers who are not committed to their cause and who do not share their values.
“I also want to allay the fear of Nigerians, the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party is not interested in withdrawing any matter from the presidential election petitions tribunal, but as the National Chairman (Apapa) confirmed, he has a right to know what is going on with the petition.
“If the Party’s legal team at the tribunal in Abuja fails to honour our ultimatum and brief us on the petition within 48 hours, we will appoint new lawyers to take over the case,” Arabambi said.
While calling on all Nigerians to support the incoming administration; he, however, mentioned that the LP faction led by Alhaji Lamidi Apapa is committed to upholding democratic principles and ensuring that the will of the people is respected.
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