Stakeholders call for Asue Ighodalo’s arrest over sponsorship of thugs, manipulation of Tribunal proceedings

We strongly condemn the recent incident where a group of thugs sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party and its dubious governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, violently attempted to disrupt proceedings at the Tribunal in Benin City, Edo State capital.

This brazen act of intimidation, which involved threats, peddling of fake news, plans to compromise the judges, are a direct assault on the justice system and a grave threat to the rule of law.

We demand that law enforcement agencies immediately investigate these issues and apprehend all the individuals involved in these heinous acts, especially Asue Ighodalo.

This includes not only the thugs who carried out the violence but also the individuals who sponsored, organized, and instigated this attack on the judiciary. Our investigations have revealed that Asue Ighodalo, who is desperate to violently seize power, is the sponsor.

Allowing such acts of impunity to go unpunished will have severe consequences for the administration of justice and the overall stability of Edo State. We urge the authorities to take a swift and decisive action to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.

We will continue to monitor this situation closely and advocate for a swift and thorough investigation.

Signed:
Josiah Onosetale (Coordinator)
And
Helen Iredia (General Secretary)
For: Justice Advocacy Forum.
17th of January, 2025.

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