A member of the House of Representatives and part of the G60 opposition lawmakers, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police commissioner, Ben Igwe, to investigate alleged plot to frame G60 spokesperson Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere on fabricated charges.
The call for an investigation follows an alarm raised by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), notifying the public of the alleged plot. Hon. Mustapha expressed shock and concern over the possibility of individuals fabricating lies to frame Ugochinyere due to his stance on the Rivers State Crisis.
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Mustapha described Ugochinyere as a dedicated advocate for democracy and the rule of law, emphasising his commitment to the well-being of Nigerians. He stressed that any attempt to silence Ugochinyere would not be tolerated.
“My colleague and friend, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, is an advocate of a working democracy and obedience to the rule of law. I read the news of the alarm raised by the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, over alleged intelligence to frame G60 opposition lawmakers’ spokesperson, Ugochinyere, for murder and other fabricated crimes over his stance on the Rivers Crisis. It’s shocking and worrisome that there are people who are willing to fabricate lies and frame someone over his defence of democracy,” Mustapha stated.
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He continued, “His advocacy and many battles in Rivers and Kano States should be applauded as that’s what every right-thinking Democrat and party man should do in defence of public interest, peace, stability, and progress of Nigeria. I, therefore, urge the Inspector General of Police and Federal Capital Territory, FCT police commissioner, Ben Igwe, to investigate this alleged intelligence and nip it in the bud.”
