How Buhari violated democratic tenets, Abiola’s legacies, by PDP
AS Nigeria marks 21 years anniversary of uninterrupted democracy today, the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration of violating and raping the nation’s democracy.
It lamented that the present administration violated the legacies of June 12 and the core values the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale ( MKO) Abiola stood for.
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Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said at a media briefing in Abuja yesterday that Abiola stood for credible electoral process, respect for rule of law, constitutional separation of powers, unity and national cohesion and sensibility of Nigerians.
He also fostered respect for citizens’ rights, freedom of speech and tolerance, free press, respect for principle of federal character, transparency, accountability and productivity in governance, fairness, equity and justice.
The party also berated President Buhari for what it described as democratic infractions Nigerians have witnessed under his government in the last five years.
“The infractions include, electoral malpractices at the highest levels, political intolerance, violence and vicious propaganda, violation of constitutional provisions, disregard for the principle of federal character and democratic sensibilities of Nigerians.
“He also violated constitutional principle of separation of powers through brazen invasion, intimidation, coercion and armtwisting of the judiciary and legislative arms of government.
“Others are financial recklessness and lack of accountability including razing of government buildings to cover fraud, harassment and hounding of opposition members, disobedience of court orders, abuse of constitutionally guaranteed human rights and personal liberty of citizens,” it stated.