A new social media campaign, #ReleasePDPSupporters, has gained traction as concerns over police impartiality escalate ahead of the Edo governorship election.

Many citizens and activists argue that the police have shown a clear bias by targeting PDP members while leaving supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The clampdown has seen several PDP campaigners arrested, allegedly for minor infractions such as wearing party-branded attire or canvassing for votes.

This has prompted widespread condemnation from social media users, who assert that the arrests represent an assault on democratic freedoms and voters' rights.

PDP loyalists and political commentators have not minced words in their critique, labelling the arrests as a coordinated effort to weaken the party's campaign.

They argue that such tactics are aimed at intimidating voters, creating an atmosphere of fear, and undermining the electoral process.

"The continuous arrest of PDP supporters ahead of the Edo election is an assault on democracy! #ReleasePDPSupporters," one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another popular post read, “How can we trust in a fair election when PDP supporters are being harassed? #ReleasePDPSupporters.”

Critics accuse law enforcement agencies of siding with the ruling APC, using their authority to stifle the opposition and prevent a level playing field ahead of the vote.

"Targeting PDP members while protecting APC shows the police are no longer impartial. #ReleasePDPSupporters," another X user commented.

This sentiment has been widely shared, with many calling on authorities to uphold neutrality in their dealings with political parties.

Proponents of the #ReleasePDPSupporters campaign argue that what is happening in Edo is not law enforcement but political intimidation.

Activists stress that democracy can only thrive when citizens are free to support and campaign for the political party of their choice without fear of harassment or detention.

"Edo deserves a free and fair election, not one manipulated by arrests! #ReleasePDPSupporters," said another concerned social media user.

Others have called into question the legality of the arrests, suggesting they may violate basic human rights.

Several users have pointed to cases where citizens were reportedly arrested simply for donning PDP-branded shirts, calling it a gross overreach of police power.

"Arresting citizens for wearing PDP shirts is a violation of their rights. #ReleasePDPSupporters," one post read.

As the election draws nearer, calls for accountability and intervention are growing. Many have urged the Inspector General of Police to step in and halt what they see as a targeted campaign against opposition voices.

"We call on the Inspector General to intervene and stop these unlawful arrests. #ReleasePDPSupporters," another post demanded.

Political analysts have warned that if the trend continues, it could have serious consequences for the credibility of the election.

There are growing fears that voter turnout may be suppressed, as supporters of the PDP might avoid the polls out of fear of further police action.

ogugwa1992:



A new social media campaign, #ReleasePDPSupporters, has gained traction as concerns over police impartiality escalate ahead of the Edo governorship election.

Many citizens and activists argue that the police have shown a clear bias by targeting PDP members while leaving supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The clampdown has seen several PDP campaigners arrested, allegedly for minor infractions such as wearing party-branded attire or canvassing for votes.

This has prompted widespread condemnation from social media users, who assert that the arrests represent an assault on democratic freedoms and voters' rights.

PDP loyalists and political commentators have not minced words in their critique, labelling the arrests as a coordinated effort to weaken the party's campaign.

They argue that such tactics are aimed at intimidating voters, creating an atmosphere of fear, and undermining the electoral process.

"The continuous arrest of PDP supporters ahead of the Edo election is an assault on democracy! #ReleasePDPSupporters," one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another popular post read, “How can we trust in a fair election when PDP supporters are being harassed? #ReleasePDPSupporters.”

Critics accuse law enforcement agencies of siding with the ruling APC, using their authority to stifle the opposition and prevent a level playing field ahead of the vote.

"Targeting PDP members while protecting APC shows the police are no longer impartial. #ReleasePDPSupporters," another X user commented.

This sentiment has been widely shared, with many calling on authorities to uphold neutrality in their dealings with political parties.

Proponents of the #ReleasePDPSupporters campaign argue that what is happening in Edo is not law enforcement but political intimidation.

Activists stress that democracy can only thrive when citizens are free to support and campaign for the political party of their choice without fear of harassment or detention.

"Edo deserves a free and fair election, not one manipulated by arrests! #ReleasePDPSupporters," said another concerned social media user.

Others have called into question the legality of the arrests, suggesting they may violate basic human rights.

Several users have pointed to cases where citizens were reportedly arrested simply for donning PDP-branded shirts, calling it a gross overreach of police power.

"Arresting citizens for wearing PDP shirts is a violation of their rights. #ReleasePDPSupporters," one post read.

As the election draws nearer, calls for accountability and intervention are growing. Many have urged the Inspector General of Police to step in and halt what they see as a targeted campaign against opposition voices.

"We call on the Inspector General to intervene and stop these unlawful arrests. #ReleasePDPSupporters," another post demanded.

Political analysts have warned that if the trend continues, it could have serious consequences for the credibility of the election.

There are growing fears that voter turnout may be suppressed, as supporters of the PDP might avoid the polls out of fear of further police action.

https://kwararafareporters.com/releasepdpsupporters-trends-on-social-media-as-police-clamp-down-on-partys-campaigners/

favor914:
Emperor Obaseki the Judas of Edo State, done see power wey pass em own abi?

True true Edo no be Lagos.

ogugwa1992:




https://kwararafareporters.com/releasepdpsupporters-trends-on-social-media-as-police-clamp-down-on-partys-campaigners/

Antoeni:
PDP is At War With FG ,
But To Be Honest,APC Has No Candidate, Adams Oshiomhole is Coming For 3rd Term

Symphony007:
Buhari reveals how APC won Osun governorship with ‘remote control’

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, while appealing to traditional rulers in Osun State to support his reelection to enable his administration consolidate on its achievements, revealed that APC was able to win the state’s governorship election held months back with the aid of remove control.

Buhari, who failed to provide details of what he meant by remote control, said: “I know how much trouble we had in the last election here. I know by remote control through so many sources how we managed to maintain the party (APC) in power in this state.”

https://guardian.ng/politics/buhari-reveals-how-apc-won-osun-governorship-with-remote-control/?F

Jostoman:
I don't why Nigeria Police cannot remain neutral in EDO state. You can never see anywhere in AMERICA where A democrat will be using police to arrest Republican Supporters before and during election. Na only Nigeria we dey witness all these nonsense from APC.

Bhella5:
This is a PDP MO. Wailing and raising false alarm. Like PDP like Elupee

NextIG:
>>>After the 2013 Anambra State Governorship election that APC lost, Tinubu, Buhari and other APC leaders protested in Abuja, calling for Prof Attahiru Jega’s sack and dissolution of the management of INEC.

Now, the same APC people are shouting that Jega must not be removed.
Between November 2013 that they said Jega was a BAD person and now, has anything changed? <<<

>>>Here is THE NATION newspaper report of November 28, 2013...

#Anambra poll: Buhari, Tinubu, others protest at INEC headquarters#

Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari defied police and military barricade to march on the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in protest against the shoddy conduct of the governorship poll in Anambra State.

They demanded outright cancellation of the election by INEC.

They also called for the resignation of INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega and dissolution of the management of the electoral body.

Reminiscence of pro-democracy struggle between 1993 and 1998 during the dark days of military era, the leaders trekked for about five kilometers from APC National Secretariat in Blantyre Street in Wuse II part of Abuja to Zambezi Crescent in Maitama District where INEC is located.

The initial stage of the trek was piloted by Governors Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun State) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti State) and many members of the National Assembly.

The great trek was later coordinated by a former National Secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressives Change, Engr. Buba Galadima.

But when the procession took off, Buhari and some top leaders of APC withstood the rigours of standing in an open lorry for the protest march.

Others tucked in the lorry were the National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande, the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; a former National Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu; a former National Chairman of the defunct All Peoples Party(APP), Alhaji Yusuf Ali; ex-Governor Ahmed Sani Yerima, ex-Governor Segun Osoba; ex-Governor Niyi Adebayo; Senator Nazif Suleiman; the Deputy National Secretary of APC, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, Senator Abu Ibrahim; and a former member of the House of Representatives, Comrade Dino Melaye.

Others who participated in the hectic protest were Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senator (Prof.) Sola Adeyeye; Senator Domingo Obende; Senator Anthony Adeniyi; Senator Ahmed Lawan; Senator Gbenga Asafa; House Minority Leader, Hon. Femi Gbajiabiamila and the Chairman of the House Committee on the Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri.

Others were the Deputy Minority Chief Whip in the House, Hon. Garba Datti; Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Suleiman Kawu; Hon. Umar Bago; Hon. Adeola Solomon; Hon. Yakubu Balogun; Hon. Pally Iriase; Hon. Munir Hakeem; Hon. Abayomi Ayeola; Hon. Taiwo Adelekan; Hon. Adeyinka Ajayi; Hon. Gafar Akintayo; Hon. Sunday Adepoju; Hon. Ajibola Famurewa; the APC National Women Leader, Barrister Sharon Ikeazor, APC National Treasurer, and Hajiya Sadiat Umar Farouk,

Waving brooms amidst blare of revolutionary songs, traffic was brought to a standstill for about two hours along the ever busy Ademola Adetokunbo Street in Wuse II.

Many workers in the business district abandoned offices to identify with the protesters.

They wielded leaflets and placards with the following inscriptions: “Anambrarians, Nigerians are with you,” “Anambra Election: Jega, not the INEC Messiah, Resign Now,” “2015, No hope with Jega,” “No Supplementary Election in Anambra,” “Cancel Anambra Governorship Election Now,” “Election Fraud Must Stop Now.”

Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/new/apc-leaders-protest-anambra-poll-inec/

Antoeni:
PDP is At War With FG ,
But To Be Honest,APC Has No Candidate, Adams Oshiomhole is Coming For 3rd Term

GboyegaD:
Those accusing Obaseki and claiming he was exaggerating can now see he knew what he was talking about.

Ngwamankillyou2:
Edo is not Lagos or south west.