ADP condemns alleged assault against Sowore by IGP monitoring team
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By Henry Umoru
The Action Democratic Party, ADP, has condemned in very strong terms the assault on the National Chairman of the African Alliance Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, by the monitoring team of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
In a statement released last night, the ADP National Chairman, Engr. Yabagi Sani urged the Inspector General of Police to provide a thorough explanation for this incident as a matter of urgency.
According to Sani, Nigerians deserve to know why a citizen was treated in such a manner. He also called on all well-meaning Nigerians to condemn this heinous act and demand respect for the rule of law, adding that the manhandling of Sowore by the IGP Monitoring Team is unacceptable.
The ADP National Chairman said that the video clip showing Sowore with a bandaged hand and bruises raises serious concerns about police brutality.
He asked, “How did Sowore sustain injuries while in police custody. Why was he assaulted despite making himself available to the police upon invitation?
On a call to action, Sani said, “The Inspector General of Police must provide a thorough explanation for this incident. Nigerians deserve to know why a citizen was treated in such a manner. We urge all well-meaning Nigerians to condemn this heinous act and demand respect for the rule of law.”
Speaking on respect for Democracy, he said, ” Sowore, a vocal advocate for democracy, deserves respect and dignity. This incident undermines Nigeria’s image and echoes the dark days of military rule.”
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