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APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by erunz(m): 9:00am On Aug 08, 2018 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has exercised a U-turn in its position on the development at the National Assembly on Tuesday. State Security Service (SSS) operatives were joined by police officers to prevent lawmakers from accessing the parliament for several hours on Tuesday morning. Following widespread media attention and outrage from Nigerians, as well as attempts by furious lawmakers to break into the premises, the security agents ultimately allowed access to the National Assembly. But the access was only granted to serving lawmakers. All other members of staff at the National Assembly, as well as journalists and other independent observers were denied entry. The siege lasted until late afternoon when SSS operatives stood down after receiving reports that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo did not authorise the deployment and had fired the director-general of the secret police, Lawal Daura, as a consequence. The APC joined other individuals, groups and even foreign diplomatic missions to condemn the attack on Tuesday night. The party described the security agencies’ action at the time as an “unfortunate invasion” and dissociated itself from “any act of brigandage and affront on the sacred symbols of our budding democracy.” But this morning, another statement came in from the party, which essentially contradicted its position yesterday. The party said Mr Saraki was the one who orchestrated the plot, and that security agencies only moved in to prevent any outbreak of violence. The APC statements, the first at 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday and the second at 8:02 a.m. on Wednesday are reproduced respectively as follows: APC Condemns National Assembly Invasion The All Progressives Congress (APC) condemns in strongest terms, today’s unfortunate invasion of the National Assembly by security forces. Our Party wholly dissociates itself from any act of brigandage and affront on the sacred symbols of our budding democracy. Our Party remains a law abiding political organisation and advises every constituent part to abide by the tenets of our constitution and our democracy. Whilst our contention with the leadership of the National Assembly as currently constituted is a matter of public record, we still believe that the legislature as an independent arm of government must be allowed free reign for vibrant contestation of ideas and values amongst its members within the context of their constitutional mandate and for the benefit of the Nigerian people. We call for a more harmonious working relationship between the various Arms of Government in the general interest of the country. SIGNED: Mr. Yekini Nabena Ag. National Publicity Secretary How Security Operatives Stopped Saraki’s Plan to Foment Violence over Impeachment Following Tuesday’s incident at the National Assembly, our investigations have now uncovered the sinister plot hatched by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki to foment violence in the legislative chamber all in a bid to stop his impeachment. Our investigations uncovered and noted the following: We are now aware that the timely intervention of the security operatives forestalled the planned violence which could have led to possible deaths, injuries and destruction of property in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Why did the Senate President mobilise thugs to the National Assembly who almost lynched Hon. E.J. Agbonayinma, the only APC federal lawmaker present but for the timely intervention of security operatives. Why did the Senate President reconvene the National Assembly? Ostensibly as a pre-emptive move to frustrate federal lawmakers move to impeach him. Is it not curious that only Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) federal lawmakers were present in their numbers-some as early as 7am, while the majority APC federal lawmakers were elsewhere holding a caucus meeting on the state of the nation. We call on security agencies and relevant bodies to as a matter of urgency probe these findings and take all necessary and legitimate action to stop these illegalities which pose a direct and ominous threat to our democracy. As espoused in our earlier statement, whilst our contention with the leadership of the National Assembly as currently constituted is a matter of public record, we still believe that the legislature as an independent arm of government must be allowed free reign for vibrant contestation of ideas and values amongst its members within the context of their constitutional mandate and for the benefit of the Nigerian people. Finally, we reiterate our call for the Senate President to resign from the position immediately as he no longer has the moral and legitimate ground to occupy that position as a member of the minority PDP. Going by the popular axiom, ‘the majority will have their way, but the minority will have their say’. SIGNED: Mr. Yekini Nabena Ag. National Publicity Secretary https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/279321-just-in-apc-backtracks-defends-sss-siege-on-national-assembly.html 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Babiod: 9:02am On Aug 08, 2018 |
They're trying to sway the public to another direction,for once just accept responsibility. 104 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by limeta(f): 9:06am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Sick people 80 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by izzou(m): 9:06am On Aug 08, 2018 |
![]() Anyone with common sense knows that Saraki cannot tell Daura to do that. Abeg today is Akpabio's Defection day. The last three weeks has been hectic for Oshiomole. Let's all celebrate today's victory ![]() 65 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Ngokafor(f): 9:08am On Aug 08, 2018 |
APC as a party,her members and supporters are simply sick...No two ways about it. 110 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by seborrhic: 9:18am On Aug 08, 2018 |
In all facets of our national life,this government has reduced all standards of governance to ridiculous levels. 122 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by truthfulparrot(m): 9:23am On Aug 08, 2018 |
May all our enemies be as clueless and confused as APC. Like to say amen. 80 Likes |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by NgeneUkwenu(f): 9:23am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Where is the defence? PDP and their ipob foot soldiers are chronic liars....Useless pigs! Mynd44, the op mischievously twisted the headlines to suit their devilish agenda. The main Headline from many sources read: APC Accuses Saraki Of Masterminding The NASS Siege. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by NoToAutocracy: 9:25am On Aug 08, 2018 |
We all know the writer behind the script but buharist are trying to shift goal post by saying Saraki has the power to give orders to Daura who is Buhari’s cousin Cc passingshot 29 Likes |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by gunuvi(m): 9:25am On Aug 08, 2018 |
To defend APC/FG/buhari successfully, d first requirement is loss of mental sanity. Followed dogmatic loyalty n finish it up with deregulated hypocrisy...... APC fans, pls accept my sympathies. 65 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by merit455(m): 9:27am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Ngokafor:Especially the those in nairaland 39 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by BeingFrank(m): 9:34am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Blaming Saraki alone, isn't heavy enough. I think they should rope in GEJ. Useless party of lies and propaganda. 76 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Olatunji1929: 9:36am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Trash always find someone to blame for their madness apc is a national disgrace 18 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by musa234(m): 9:36am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Sick Apc 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Racoon(m): 9:38am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Clueless & shameless government, party & zombies looking for where to hide their faces after their undemocratic coup using the DSS failed. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by IllegalMoney: 9:38am On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by PassingShot(m): 9:39am On Aug 08, 2018 |
![]() Was he answerable to APC or the president? |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by loverboys: 9:54am On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by ModsareChevres: 10:02am On Aug 08, 2018 |
NgeneUkwenu: Of course, they had to backtrack to support the damage control inspired conspiracy theory from and for dullards. Pathetic! 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by KINGOFTHEEAST: 10:11am On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Nbote(m): 10:13am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Who d gods want to kill, dey first make mad... Going by d confusion and dementia at play in d APC and it's supporters, it's obvious their end is near 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by BruncleZuma: 10:13am On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Nwaohafia1: 10:13am On Aug 08, 2018 |
erunz: Confused party 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by magoo10(m): 10:13am On Aug 08, 2018 |
They can only deceive their zombies 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by KINGOFTHEEAST: 10:13am On Aug 08, 2018 |
NgeneUkwenu:you don loyal since yesterday 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by gurunlocker: 10:14am On Aug 08, 2018 |
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Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by Dee60: 10:14am On Aug 08, 2018 |
ap |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by sureheaven(m): 10:14am On Aug 08, 2018 |
Another fake news concocted by PDP miscreants. 2 Likes |
Re: APC Backtracks, Defends SSS Siege On National Assembly by tstx(m): 10:14am On Aug 08, 2018 |
okay |
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