CCGG calls for release of APC supporters

 A non-governmental organization, Coalition for Change and Good Governance has called for the immediate release or prosecution of four All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts arrested in the run-up to the March 28, 2015 presidential election.

In a statement signed by its coordinator, Rasaq Olasunkanmi, the group listed those allegedly arrested to include Ismail Abiodun, Sakiru Abiola, Olalekan Akin Taiwo and one Yemi.

It said that they  were arrested about three days to March 28, 2015 election and are still being detained at State Security Service (SSS) facility at Shangisha, Lagos.

Olasunkanmi stated that more than a week after the completion of the exercise, the APC stalwarts have neither been released or charged before any court for any offence, even as they are denied access to their family members, adding “their continued detention has put their families in psychological and emotional turmoil.

"By this token and in the spirit of national healing, we call on the security agents that arrested these APC members in Bariga area of Somolu Local Government during the build up to the March 28, 2015 election to release them immediately.

"We also call on the President to prevail on the SSS to effect the release of these people immediately as their only offence is choosing to support a particular candidate.

We implore the leadership of APC not to abandon these people to their fate but engage the relevant agencies to facilitate their freedom.

"Democracy goes beyond voting. Deepening our democracy is not limited to change of political baton but include all pre and post election best practices. Hence, releasing the arrested persons for supporting some candidates or party will put our democracy on the path of greatness", the statement stated.

Source: Worldstage newsonline