President of the Nigeria League of Veteran Journalists (NILVEJ), Chief Oliver Okpala, has called for the immediate arrest and interrogation of a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Chief Okpala was responding to a viral video in which the former Edo State governor was seen inciting people against the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government during a campaign rally. Okpala also described the act as ‘anti-party’ despite being a member of the APC, led by President Buhari.
Said he, “This is pure anti-party activity and criminal incitement of the citizens against the president and the federal government, simple. He should be arrested and charged, this is no longer political talks. Watch it, I am not a politician but a patriotic true Nigerian.”
Chief Okpala argued that freedom of expression should not be interpreted as a license to make careless and irresponsible statements that could overheat the polity and destabilise the nation.
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The veteran journalist urged security agencies to be on high alert throughout this critical period to ensure that no one sets the country on fire with unguarded comments and actions.
He urged Nigerians to turn out in large numbers tomorrow to vote for the candidates of their choice without fear.
Okpala urged journalists covering the elections to be professional, factual, and avoid sensationalism, emphasizing the importance of living peacefully in the country after the election, regardless of who wins.