EKITI ELECTIONS: Don Describes Police Action As Unconstitutional

Kingsley Momoh - Lagos

Deputy provost of the Nigerian Institute of journalism Lagos, Dr. Jide Johnson on Thursday described the happenings in Ekiti state as a shame on the nation. The don bared his mind to Guguru FM in reaction to the recent situation where a crowd supporting the People’s democracy party were dispersed with tear gas by the police.

He described the unfortunate incident as an abuse of power which he feels doesn’t really speak well of our democracy. He says that Nigeria doesn't really have what can be termed as democracy as many of the components of democracy are missing.

On the issuance of permits for political rally, Dr. Johnson was swift to respond thus.

The journalism don feels that the issue would have adverse effects on the gubernatorial election as there might be voters’ apathy. A result of the high presence of policemen and other security agencies in the state. He admonished all stakeholders to ensure everything goes well.