By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
T
he New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned in strong terms the recent attacks on a chieftain of the party in Oyo State, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan and his supporters shortly after they dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State.
In a statement issued yesterday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Agbo Major, NNPP said it is outrageous, barbaric, despicable and wicked to attack innocent Nigerians for exercising their political freedom as enshrined in the 1999 constitution as amended.
The party therefore urged the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate the dastardly political thuggery and bring to justice the perpetrators and their sponsors to serve as a deterrent to others as the nation gears towards the crucial 2023 general election.
“Governor Seyi Makinde should restrain his supporters to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. The era of political thuggery in Oyo State is over. Those who won elections through rigging and violence are now jittery over the popularity and acceptance of NNPP in Oyo State, indeed, across the nation.
“The party is determined to return power back to the people on whom sovereignty resides. No amount of harassment and intimidation will deter a national movement to rescue Nigeria and restore her dignity, honour, prosperity and greatness.
“This is the mission of NNPP as it joins patriotic citizens to vote out political buccaneers masquerading as democrats in the forthcoming general election.
“We must restore sanity in our national life and crush terrorism, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping. This is not who we are. Its the outcome of inept, clueless and insensitive leadership. It is time for a change of government at all levels.
“As the wind of change blows towards the Promised Land, NNPP government if voted into office will ensure a united Nigeria, a future assured. We are all in it together”, the party said in the statement.
Major also said all Nigerians want a New Nigeria, which only NNPP will usher in, in 2023, adding that the party welcomes millions of citizens who have recently joined NNPP and more willing to embark with them in the task of building a strong, virile, stable, united, progressive, prosperous, equitable and decent democratic nation.
On the Easter celebration, NNPP said while wishing Nigerians happy Easter celebration, said “The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) felicitates with Christians around the world on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebrations.
“The occasion calls for sober reflection on the reason for the season which is Jesus Christ – his virtues, teachings, humility, love, selfless service and sacrifice. His crucifixion and resurrection were the foundation, cornerstone and pillar of the Christian faith, and should be strictly adhered by believers.
“NNPP urges Christians to imbibe and demonstrate the love, peace, humility and sacrifice which Easter symbolizes.
“Christians should also use the occasion to pray for the nation. It is obvious that the state of the nation is bad and demands the collective efforts of patriotic Nigerians to redirect the ship of the nation from its perilous course”.
