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…demands for public inquiry
Daniel Kanu
Civil Society Coalition in Defence of Democracy (CSCDD) have accused Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun of abuse of power, political persecution and violation of human rights of individuals.
CSCDD is a platform of activists and concerned stakeholders committed to the enthronement of good governance as well as promotion of democratic principles.
The group raised the alarm concerning the alleged executive lawlessness of Abiodun at a press briefing in Lagos, vowing to waste no further time to demand for his resignation or impeachment if he continues.
The rights group expressed worry on the on-going political persecution against the former governor of the state and serving senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the arrest, detention and intimidation on the life of immediate past chairman of Ogun Ijebu East local government area, Mr Wale Adedayo
In a statement made available to journalists, signed on behalf of the group by Comrade Shina Loremikan, CSCDD asked the State House of Assembly to call the governor to order as his continued abuse of power invested in his office if allowed to degenerate is capable of undermining democracy and public peace.
The coalition demanded that “Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun should be called to order with the view to put an end to the spate of political persecution and intimidation in Ogun state.
“cases of political persecution against former governor Gbenga Daniel and former local government chairman, Wale Adedayo should be investigated with the public availed feedback on the findings.
“A public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the destruction of Datkem plaza should be instituted by OGHA with the view to establishing the truth and to ensure that justice is done.
“Allegations of financial impropriety against governor Dapo Abiodun by Mr. Wale Adedayo, should be investigated through public inquiry so as to avail the public the true position in the interest of truth, democracy and justice.
“An end to continued harassment of Mr. Wale Adedayo by security agencies must be demanded by OGHA, as matter of priority and urgency.
Comrades Alex Omotehinse (President, Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights) Jubril Ogundimu, (Yoruba Amnesty National Coordinator). Rasaq Oladosu, Buna Olaitan Isiak (Human Rights Monitor) among others were at the briefing.
