Security Agencies Lay Siege on Nigeria’s Democracy as Saraki, Ekweremadu defy Buhari

In a desperate attempt to ridicule Nigeria’s democracy, officers of The Nigeria Police and EFCC following orders from above disbursed emergency invitation letters to leaders of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki and Senator Ike Ekweremadu to appear at their offices by 8am and 10am respectively violating the customary 24 hours prior notice standards.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris wrote the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to appear at the office of Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja, over the death of 23 people killed in the robbery incident that took place in Offa, Kwara state, in April this year.


The letter was dated Monday the 23rd of July and sent by 8pm at night instructing Dr Saraki to present himself at the IRT offices by 8am the next morning. This was not just an abuse of office by the IGP but a direct violation and disrespect of the office of the Senate President, the 3rd highest office in the land.

Reacting to the disgraceful events, Dr Saraki stated that the invitation to him by the Police over the Offa robbery investigation is a mere afterthought, which is designed to achieve a sinister political purpose. He made an official statement saying that he had it on good authority that the Police had already decided on the suspects to arraign in court in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed U.E. and that the turn around to invite him was a ploy aimed at scoring cheap political points.

Saraki decried the timing of the invitation as it was right before an alleged plan by some Senators and House of Representatives members from leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President of the Senate’s fears were confirmed when Police men allegedly acting on the orders of the IG laid seige on his house at about 6am in the morning despite inviting him to appear by 8am.

In an unexpected but unsurprising turn of events, the home of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ikweremadu was also barricaded by officials of the Department of State Police(DSS) and the EFCC.

The EFCC has sent a letter of invitation to him earlier in the morning asking him to appear in their office by 10am. It would be extremely naive to consider the The timing of the two invitation letters as a mere coincidence. It was obvious to Nigerians who were following that the entire drama was a very weak but desperate plot to stop the planned defections by stopping the sitting of federal representatives of the Nigerian people.

It is not the first time that the exective tried to undermine another arm of Government by using instruments of the state and otherwise independent institutions. You would recall that The DSS attacked several Supreme Court and High court Judges in 2016 in an obvious affront against the Nigerian Judicary.

The disregard for the rule of law  and misuse of state institutions under the Buhari administration is a growing concern for Nigerians as we approach the elections next year.

The anti-corrption fight is turning out to be an attack against political opponents, with the new executive order that seems to target the President’s adversaries, it is quite obvious that Nigeria may slide into a gestapo state before the next elections due to the current administration’s desperation to hold on to power

Nigerians have seen first hand the desperation of President Buhari to hold on to power as the road to 2019 becomes broader, however there is a serious sense of unease around Nigerians as they know that today was just the beginning of acts of desperation that will be thrown into play on the road to 2019.

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Since it is now crystal clear that APC caucus members are scared of losing, why don't they just swallow their pride and join PDP?


What a funny coincidence, inviting Saraki and his deputy on a day like this.


HOW HATH THE MIGHTY FALLEN.

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This is getting interesting.

Buhari will fail and he has failed

The last time we experienced this kinda standoff btw d Executive and d Legislative at d Fed level was during OBJ's era, and he always won...it is obvious those that plotted to oust Saraki today didn't get their games right...I would have pulled off a better plan.

Buhari brought this upon himself when he chose not to meddle into d affairs of d Legislative arm of government when he came to power...he shot himself in d foot...i told my friends back then dat he will come to regret it (and i am right)...Even all over d world, leaders try as much as possible to to influence who becomes what in d Legislative arm so that they can carryout their plans for their citizens without harm-twisting...but Mr President was naive in dat instance.

Now that it is obvious that Saraki and Dogara will remain in their seats till next year...Same goes with Buhari, because even if a vote of no confidence is issued against Buhari, d opposition still do not have d quorum to impeach him.

So status-quo will be maintained...and d cat and mouse game continues at d detriment of d masses.

I am just waiting for who would laugh last....I don't want to take online polls serious, as it has bn bastardised...Plus those with most votes don't even have access to d internet...it has ended up not affecting d main elections in so many instances....2019 is almost here, let's see how things will play out...For one, i am sure all those in PDP won't go into d elections united because of post Presidential Primaries palava...but one thing is for sure, Buhari now has more enemies than he can think of...2019 will be very tough...Let's see if Buhari will survive this one.

The government of the day have simply shown the full fury of its tyrannical side it have hiding in sheep clothing.

Good for APC

Battle for the soul of Nigeria.

After reading this and you still see Buhari as having any atom of integrity, then you are worst than devil.

The tyrant president called Buhari.

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Buhari right now

Nigeria jagajaga.

Does ig idris Ibrahim obey his superior?Who summoned him when he demanded bribes from companies before deploying security to them?Who sanctioned him when he disobeyed Buhari'd directives? Though saraki and ekweremadu are criminals like him.

Babygiwa:
Security Agencies Lay Siege on Nigeria’s Democracy as Saraki, Ekweremadu defy Buhari

In a desperate attempt to ridicule Nigeria’s democracy, officers of The Nigeria Police and EFCC following orders from above disbursed emergency invitation letters to leaders of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki and Senator Ike Ekweremadu to appear at their offices by 8am and 10am respectively violating the customary 24 hours prior notice standards.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris wrote the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to appear at the office of Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja, over the death of 23 people killed in the robbery incident that took place in Offa, Kwara state, in April this year.


The letter was dated Monday the 23rd of July and sent by 8pm at night instructing Dr Saraki to present himself at the IRT offices by 8am the next morning. This was not just an abuse of office by the IGP but a direct violation and disrespect of the office of the Senate President, the 3rd highest office in the land.

Reacting to the disgraceful events, Dr Saraki stated that the invitation to him by the Police over the Offa robbery investigation is a mere afterthought, which is designed to achieve a sinister political purpose. He made an official statement saying that he had it on good authority that the Police had already decided on the suspects to arraign in court in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed U.E. and that the turn around to invite him was a ploy aimed at scoring cheap political points.

Saraki decried the timing of the invitation as it was right before an alleged plan by some Senators and House of Representatives members from leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President of the Senate’s fears were confirmed when Police men allegedly acting on the orders of the IG laid seige on his house at about 6am in the morning despite inviting him to appear by 8am.

In an unexpected but unsurprising turn of events, the home of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ikweremadu was also barricaded by officials of the Department of State Police(DSS) and the EFCC.

The EFCC has sent a letter of invitation to him earlier in the morning asking him to appear in their office by 10am. It would be extremely naive to consider the The timing of the two invitation letters as a mere coincidence. It was obvious to Nigerians who were following that the entire drama was a very weak but desperate plot to stop the planned defections by stopping the sitting of federal representatives of the Nigerian people.

It is not the first time that the exective tried to undermine another arm of Government by using instruments of the state and otherwise independent institutions. You would recall that The DSS attacked several Supreme Court and High court Judges in 2016 in an obvious affront against the Nigerian Judicary.

The disregard for the rule of law  and misuse of state institutions under the Buhari administration is a growing concern for Nigerians as we approach the elections next year.

The anti-corrption fight is turning out to be an attack against political opponents, with the new executive order that seems to target the President’s adversaries, it is quite obvious that Nigeria may slide into a gestapo state before the next elections due to the current administration’s desperation to hold on to power

Nigerians have seen first hand the desperation of President Buhari to hold on to power as the road to 2019 becomes broader, however there is a serious sense of unease around Nigerians as they know that today was just the beginning of acts of desperation that will be thrown into play on the road to 2019.

http://thepunditng.com/security-agencies-lay-siege-on-nigerias-democracy-as-saraki-ekweremadu-defy-buhari/

There was a country

Immediately, I see Oshiomole becoming APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN. I guess everything is wronged with the way the man dy jump 4rm one place 5o another. All what is happening now, I just pray it shouldn't let to a war in this Country because these people are very mean. They want all political power to become theirs. GOD SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

ChangetheChange:


Buhari is a drowning man, disgracing himself

Oshiomole and Buhari will cry blood this night

Must you make mockery of your senselessness in public?

Someone should please tell Buhari to respect the rule of law.

Saraki and Co. are thieves and enemies of the nation. They must be jailed

It is heart-warming that Ekweremadu has abundantly made it clear to the tyrant Buhari that he (Ekweremadu) is no slough/coward.

Until democratic elements in this country stand up to tyranny and arbitrariness, the likes of Buhari will never learn their lessons.

The bulwark against dictatorship is the collective will of the people not to cower in the face of harassment and intimidation.

Tyranny has a short life span...The people will invariably prevail.

Na waoooo

This is Nigeria Politimpics (it comes once every 4 yrs). We are watching to see who makes it to the podium

This is a very daft move.

This is not funny at all Nigeria politics of today is very interesting. I'm really learning

E don d happen

wow..
the criminals are scared...13.5M ..200M ,while their dump supporters struggle to feed three times a day.

Buhari please crush them all....