Metro
PDP Condemns Arrest Of Akwa Ibom Publicity Secretary, Offers Legal Support
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to intimidate political opponents and suppress freedom of speech….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to intimidate political opponents and suppress freedom of speech.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party said it had confirmed that Okpo was being questioned by officers of the Police Quick Intervention Unit in Ikot Akpan Abia following a petition reportedly filed by Senator Effiong Bob.
https://x.com/OfficialPDPNig/status/2071940326156284182?s=20
The PDP argued that the matter was civil in nature and should not have required police intervention, expressing confidence that the police would act professionally in handling the case.
The party also criticised what it described as the use of security agencies by influential individuals to harass and intimidate perceived political opponents.
According to the statement, the National Chairman of the party’s Interim National Working Committee has directed the National Legal Adviser to constitute a high-powered legal team to represent Okpo and another party member in Akwa Ibom State whom it alleged had also been targeted.
The PDP said it remained committed to defending its members against what it described as intimidation, harassment and threats arising from the exercise of their constitutional and political rights.
The statement was signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong.
“Every Item Has Been Recovered” — Viral CCTV Helps Trace Lagos Photographer’s Stolen Equipment As Wedding Files Remain At Risk
‘He’s closest to Lionel Messi’ – Rashford names player to win more Ballons d’Or than Cristiano Ronaldo
That’s How A Statesman Should Behave – Keyamo Praises Atiku For Not Disobeying Court Order Sacking Him As ADC Presidential Candidate
US travel ban on Supreme Court Justices based on misinterpreted judgment – Retiring Justice Aji clarifies
Explain What Your Administration Has Done With ₦15.8 Trillion Saved From Fuel Subsidy Removal – Peter Obi Dares Tinubu
Oyedepo, Adeboye own private jets, universities because Obasanjo allocated oil wells to them – Madugba
“We Will Resist Every Attempt To Turn Nigeria Into A One-Party State” — Atiku Rejects ADC Judgment, Vows To Stay In Presidential Race
“No More Annual Leave As 2027 Elections Approach” — INEC Orders Staff To Remain On Duty, Announces New Salary Structure, Allowances
“Personal Attacks On Judges Are Not A Substitute For Legal Argument” — C4G Tells Okonkwo, Odinkalu Over ADC Judgment
“My First Mistake Was Listening To Buhari” — Amaechi Blames 2022 APC Primary Defeat On Former President’s Unfulfilled Promise
Our X account now restored, we have resumed updates – Nigerian Army
LG allocation: Osun NLC orders three-day sympathy strike
Ugandan woman in Nigeria for crusade arrested with 87 cocaine wraps in private parts
Delta APC decries political violence
Ugandan woman hiding 87 cocaine wraps in private part arrested
Agreement Is Agreement – Akpabio Hails Wike, Fubara As Rivers Political War Ends
N50,000 NERSI: Check if your area is covered by FG relief payment
Troops rescue 119 civilians, recover eight vehicles in Borno
2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on UN, EU, IMF, UNICEF, others
Viral7 days agoFLUTTERWAVE’S CYPRUS EXIT: BANK OF CYPRUS OBJECTION TRIGGERS TOTAL WRITE-OFF OF 100% SUBSIDIARY, AUDITED ACCOUNTS REVEAL
- Metro5 days ago
“Nigeria Cannot Afford To Fail In 2027” — UNOWAS Urges Peaceful Elections As NHRC Warns Against Electoral Offences
- Metro7 days ago
“Effective Dispute Resolution Begins Before Disputes Arise” — CIArb Nigeria Corporate Counsel Group Holds Abuja, Lagos Dialogues
- Metro7 days ago
“INEC’s Internal Review Is Not Enough” — SERAP Asks Tinubu To Order Independent Probe Of AI-Generated Photos In Voter Register
- Politics7 days ago
Imo People Gathered At A Street Named After Ganduje, Insisting That It Must Be Renamed – Uzodinma’s Aide
- Special Report5 days ago
Cocaine: KC Luxury asks judge to withdraw from his trial over missing affidavit – The Witness Nigeria
- Headlines7 days ago
Trump made right decision to designate Nigeria Country of Particular Concern – US congressman Riley Moore
- Metro6 days ago
“APC’s 2027 Strength Goes Beyond Electoral Victories” — Yilwatda Cites 13m Members, 31 Governors, 88 Senators
