A group under the aegis of Takai Progressive Forum has called on the security agencies to decisively deal with all political thugs and their sponsors irrespective of political party affiliation to face the wrath of the law.
This is contained in a communique issued at end of the Forum’s meeting on 5th March, 2023, which reviewed the outcome of the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on 25th February, 2023.
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The communique which was signed the Forum’s Chairman and Secretary, Muhammad Sani and Muhammad Abdullahi respectively, said the call was necessary in view of what happened in the area during the electioneering campaigns particularly during the presidential and national assembly elections. where thugs launched series of attacks on innocent citizens in the community.
“The meeting observed the devastating situation which will be a serious menace to the cordial relationship, existing peace in the local government and detrimental to the Democratic sustainability in our community, state and Nigerian politics at large, ” the communique said.
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“The Forum also observed with dismay the movement of political thugs mostly in groups, victimizing law abiding citizens, terrorizing, intimidating and injuring innocent individuals and their political opponents.
“The ugly situation resulted in a threat which can deter good citizens of Takai to exercises their civil right. It also created fear among the teeming electorate to go for the forthcoming governorship and state assembly elections on 18th March, 2023.
The Forum, therefore, called on the INEC and security agencies to be neutral in discharging their National assignment so that the community will appreciate them.
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The Forum called on the Youth to desist from allowing themselves to be used as thugs and participating in social vices to enable them become useful members of the society.
The group urged politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship by accepting the outcome of the elections as it’s only Allah Who gives power to whoever HE wants,
