#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: ATIKU CONDEMNS USE OF LIVE AMMUNITION
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Puts UN, ICC on notice of heinous act
Former vice president and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he called the heinous act of using live ammunition on citizens peacefully protesting against bad governance.
Atiku said in a statement late Saturday night that the action is utterly intolerable and reminiscent of the dark days of military dictatorship.
He noted that it is crucial to remind the government and security agencies of their paramount duty to ensure a safe and secure environment where citizens can exercise their right to protest without fear.
“When security forces open fire on innocent protesters, they do nothing but exacerbate tensions, transforming peaceful demonstrations into chaos. I refuse to believe that inciting violence is the intention of our authorities,” he said.
Atiku urges the international community, including the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, to closely monitor the situation in Nigeria and hold its leadership and security apparatus accountable.
He added, “I reaffirm my counsel to protesters to steadfastly exercise their right to peaceful protest and reject any form of violence.
“Those engaging in looting and the destruction of public and private property must be isolated and prosecuted according to the law.
“By indulging in such acts, they undermine legitimate protests and play into the hands of those who oppose their right to protest.
“President Tinubu must demonstrate true leadership by immediately addressing and implementing the demands of the Nigerian people.”
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