The South-East Caucus in the Senate on Tuesday criticised the ongoing military campaign in the south-eastern states codenamed Operation Python Dance.

The caucus lamented military invasion of remote villages around Umuahia, the Abia State capital, particularly the alleged incursion into the country home of the Independent Peoples of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Chairman of the Senate South-East Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, in a statement, stated that such actions suggested willful personalisation of the operation and deliberate abuse of the people’s fundamental rights.


He said the caucus was sad that the military chose a time when the caucus had engaged the IPOB leadership and extracted commitment from them that their agitations would be strictly non-violent and in conformity with international best practices.

Abaribe said, “We had hoped that our ongoing engagement with the group would be given a chance but here we are with a hurried military action deep into a highly populated area with high propensity for casualty, which occurrence would rather escalate the already tense situation.

“It is more worrisome that military operation, ‘Python Dance 2,’ restricted to the South-East in a peace time, has no doubt fouled the environment and sent strong signal that the region is under siege, which should not be so in a democracy.

“We, therefore, urge extreme caution and advise the military to de-escalate the situation and choose the best operational modus that will not only guaranty the safety of Nigerians but also enhance national unity.

“Nigeria is not at war, people are only exercising their constitutional and universally guaranteed rights, so far they are carrying on in a manner that has never given room to violence which could warrant a wholesale military expedition.”
The South-East Caucus in the Senate on Tuesday criticised the ongoing military campaign in the south-eastern states codenamed Operation Python Dance.

The caucus lamented military invasion of remote villages around Umuahia, the Abia State capital, particularly the alleged incursion into the country home of the Independent Peoples of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

Chairman of the Senate South-East Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, in a statement, stated that such actions suggested willful personalisation of the operation and deliberate abuse of the people’s fundamental rights.


He said the caucus was sad that the military chose a time when the caucus had engaged the IPOB leadership and extracted commitment from them that their agitations would be strictly non-violent and in conformity with international best practices.

Abaribe said, “We had hoped that our ongoing engagement with the group would be given a chance but here we are with a hurried military action deep into a highly populated area with high propensity for casualty, which occurrence would rather escalate the already tense situation.

“It is more worrisome that military operation, ‘Python Dance 2,’ restricted to the South-East in a peace time, has no doubt fouled the environment and sent strong signal that the region is under siege, which should not be so in a democracy.

“We, therefore, urge extreme caution and advise the military to de-escalate the situation and choose the best operational modus that will not only guaranty the safety of Nigerians but also enhance national unity.

“Nigeria is not at war, people are only exercising their constitutional and universally guaranteed rights, so far they are carrying on in a manner that has never given room to violence which could warrant a wholesale military expedition.”

THUNDAR:
This one is just story, when Kanu was doing his own UPANDAN the Senate did not caution him oh

Aufbauh:
Statement like this makes me tend to believe the notion that the Igbos either have no leaders of thought or the leaders lack the Will to offer directions to the followers.

Grievous civil disturbance like this shouldn't be seen from the perception of politics or parochialism.
What is expected from political leaders in the region should be to preach persuasive obedience to civil responsibility, and not to play to the galary.

EmeeNaka:
President Buhari is taunting the Eastern region. There will be a time for payment. it may take decades but there must be an effective revenge. Buhari's action is vindictive and has a lot to do with old politics prior to 2015 election. In future, there will be an ethnic group or region that will bear the consequences of his action.
I also consider the actions of Nnamdi KANU as irrational and a tomfoolery. He has no understanding of the works of time. IPOB should therefore take whatever they get.

EmeeNaka:
I don't know if talking nonsensically has become part of you. why are they the SE Senate caucus? Do you understand the workings of democracy?

Firefire:
In the fullness of time, Mohomodu Buhary shall be called for accountability.

It takes a fool (Buhary), to ACT like a fool (Nnamdi) with maximum force against armless individuals.

Aufbauh:
Statement like this makes me tend to believe the notion that the Igbos either have no leaders of thought or the leaders lack the Will to offer directions to the followers.

Grievous civil disturbance like this shouldn't be seen from the perception of politics or parochialism.
What is expected from political leaders in the region should be to preach persuasive obedience to civil responsibility, and not to play to the galary.

Aufbauh:
Statement like this makes me tend to believe the notion that the Igbos either have no leaders of thought or the leaders lack the Will to offer directions to the followers.

Grievous civil disturbance like this shouldn't be seen from the perception of politics or parochialism.
What is expected from political leaders in the region should be to preach persuasive obedience to civil responsibility, and not to play to the galary.

krendo:


Your problem is you lack an understanding of democracy and the rule of law

Get it into your cocoanut head

Ipob has a right to self determination just like anyone else so long as they do so in a peaceful manner

Buhari is pushing Ipob over the edge

If IPOB engages in gorilla bomb campaigns in Lagos and Abuja what will Buhari do?

BAILMONEY:
IT SHALL NEVER BE WELL WITH BULLHARI AND HIS FAMILY

sirdouglas:
The situation is getting more interesting by the day. Buhari is shooting himself on the foot. He is giving this man more relevance by the day and gaining more sympathisers. Once the igbo faction in Senate start beating the succession drum just know that it is over.

EmeeNaka:
President Buhari is taunting the Eastern region. There will be a time for payment. it may take decades but there must be an effective revenge. Buhari's action is vindictive and has a lot to do with old politics prior to 2015 election. In future, there will be an ethnic group or region that will bear the consequences of his action.
I also consider the actions of Nnamdi KANU as irrational and a tomfoolery. He has no understanding of the works of time. IPOB should therefore take whatever they get.

Firefire:
In the fullness of time, Mohomodu Buhary shall be called for accountability.

It takes a fool (Buhary), to ACT like a fool (Nnamdi) with maximum force against armless individuals.

Firefire:
In the fullness of time, Mohomodu Buhary shall be called for accountability.

It takes a fool (Buhary), to ACT like a fool (Nnamdi) with maximum force against armless individuals.