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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has expressed support for Governor Seyi Makinde on the United Nations to probe the abduction of school children and their teachers in Orire area of Oyo State recently.
The APM, in a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, said the outburst by members of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) over Makinde’s call was unnecessary.
In the aftermath of the rescue of the abducted Orire schoolchildren and teachers, the Oyo State governor, who is also the APM 2027 presidential candidate, called on the UN to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abduction. However, this did not go down well with members of the APC, including senators.
Nonetheless, the opposition party insisted that Makinde’s did not in any way affect the sovereignty of the country, noting that President Bola Tinubu had at various international fora including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for international collaboration in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.
“Governor Makinde’s demand for international probe on this act of terrorism against Nigerians did not undermine the sovereignty of our nation as claimed by APC leaders, rather it reinforces our sovereignty in the global arena by strengthening Nigeria’s collaboration with international partners in the fight against terrorism, which is an international crime against humanity.
“Our Presidential candidate was clear and unambiguous in his call for truth.
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Such call for external intervention is not new in our collaborative synergy with international bodies in the fight against terrorism.
“Nigerians can recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in various international fora including the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for international collaboration in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria, especially in the areas of aid, intelligence gathering and sharing among others.
“Particularly, in June 2024 President Tinubu in meeting with officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also called for such collaboration from this foreign crime investigation body. “
“Nigerians now wonder why APC leaders will suddenly become frenetic, agitated and sleepless because Governor Makinde is demanding for the truth, a demand which is resonating with all Nigerians of good conscience across the country.”
The opposition party added “The APM, as the party of Nigerians, stands firmly with our Presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde, in his demand for truth in the interest of the security and safety of over 200 million citizens of our country.
“The APM again commends our security agencies for their gallantry and display of professionalism in the rescue of the abducted school children and the fight against terrorism in the country generally.
“Our Party salutes the patriotism of our men and women in uniform and charges them to remain focused in their priceless commitment and dedication to the security of lives and property in our nation.”
