HURIWA Frowns At Attacks On Igbo Traders In Lagos

HURIWA Frowns At Attacks On Igbo Traders In Lagos

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In view of the March 18 governorship election in Lagos State, the civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has tasked the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno to curb electoral violence in the state which it said has been identified as a flashpoint for political thugs and ethnic jingoist in the trade of flaming the embers of tribal sentiments to ignite disunity and violence. VANGUARD reports.Information Guide Nigeria

HURIWA, In a statement on Wednesday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA condemned attacks on Igbo traders and their markets in Lagos because of their staunch support for Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the governorship candidate in the state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

HURIWA’s Onwubiko said, “The political violence targeting non-indigenous Igbo traders residing in Lagos by political thugs is condemnable in all its entirety. No Nigerian deserves to be persecuted for their political choice or their preferred candidates.NYSC Portal

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“The NSA and service chiefs should immediately direct their operatives to different all groups living in Lagos or elsewhere to forestall politically motivated attacks in the March 18 governorship poll.

“Also, the political thugs arrested during the presidential poll in Lagos and other places must be immediately prosecuted and punished.

“Political leaders and ethnic champions whipping tribalism to ignite violence will be reported to the ICC should they continue to threaten voters whom they want to compel to vote for their own candidate. Saturday election must be devoid of violence.”JAMB Result

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