NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SIEGE: UK GOVERNMENT REACTS
By: Jumoke Olasoji
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, The British High Commission through its spokesperson for the UK Embassy in Abuja, Joe Abuku, has issued a statement in reaction to the DSS siege on the National Assembly earlier today.
The statement reads;
“We are aware of media reports of a situation at the National Assembly this morning. We are closely monitoring the situation and other political developments in Nigeria.
“The United Kingdom supports a process
whereby the people of Nigeria can exercise their democratic right to vote and
be voted for. We favour a free, fair, credible and peaceful process and the independence
of institutions, which allow for that”
Earlier on Tuesday, some men of the DSS supported by the police were seen laying siege in an unauthorized takeover of the National Assembly complex claiming that there was an attempt to forcibly remove Senate President Bukola Saraki from office.
The Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said the unlawful act was carried out without the knowledge nor approval of the Presidency.
He described the act as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.
The Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo issued a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, saying the unlawful act was carried out without the knowledge nor approval of the Presidency.
He described the act as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.
This act generated reactions from Nigerians, Civil Society groups and international bodies as the security agents also denied the staff of the National Assembly including the Clerk of the House, Journalists, access to the legislative building for the business of the day.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, The British High Commission through its spokesperson for the UK Embassy in Abuja, Joe Abuku, has issued a statement in reaction to the DSS siege on the National Assembly earlier today.
The statement reads;
“We are aware of media reports of a situation at the National Assembly this morning. We are closely monitoring the situation and other political developments in Nigeria.
“The United Kingdom supports a process
whereby the people of Nigeria can exercise their democratic right to vote and
be voted for. We favour a free, fair, credible and peaceful process and the independence
of institutions, which allow for that” Earlier on Tuesday, some men of the DSS supported by the police were seen laying siege in an unauthorized takeover of the National Assembly complex claiming that there was an attempt to forcibly remove Senate President Bukola Saraki from office.
The Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, said the unlawful act was carried out without the knowledge nor approval of the Presidency.
He described the act as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.
The Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo issued a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, saying the unlawful act was carried out without the knowledge nor approval of the Presidency.
He described the act as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.
This act generated reactions from Nigerians, Civil Society groups and international bodies as the security agents also denied the staff of the National Assembly including the Clerk of the House, Journalists, access to the legislative building for the business of the day.
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,
has however, directed that the DSS Director-General, Mr Lawal Daura hand over to the
most senior officer in the State Security Service till further notice.
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