Demands Made as Protesters Storm Presidential Election Tribunal [PHOTO]

In Abuja, where the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) is located, protesters from the Free Nigeria Movement (FNM) have demonstrated.

In the ongoing evaluation of the February 25 presidential election, fairness and impartiality are demanded in the protest.

The protesters, who were mostly dressed in black, showed their support for those who have been harmed by the widespread insecurity that has gripped the nation, especially the North Central region.

The recent killing spree needed to stop, they demanded.

The protesters held up numerous placards with messages like “INEC Must Revert Polling Unit Results,” “We Take A Stand – May Nigeria Win,” “Stop The Violence,” “Nigeria Not For Sale,” and “We Stand For Justice,” among others. In addition, they shouted slogans in favor of good governance, justice, and transparency in the Tribunal’s legal proceedings.

The group’s convener, Dr. Moses Paul, emphasized during his speech to the audience that they were not affiliated with any political party and instead stood in support of justice and effective government alongside the Nigerian people, according to Leadership Newspaper.

He emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of the proceedings taking place inside the Appeal Court, harshly denouncing any judges who might be swayed by bribery or disregard the Nigerian constitution, and threatening them with severe repercussions.

Dr. Paul remarked, “Any judge that decides to collect money or decides not to follow the Nigerian constitution, any judge that decides to do the wrong thing so that Nigeria can go down, e no go better for una! Because until Nigeria takes its place in the club of nations, Africa won’t advance until we demonstrate dignity, honesty, direction, and leadership, the entire continent of Africa as well as the rest of the world are waiting for us. When the entire world is keeping an eye on us and waiting for us, we cannot watch as our country crumbles to nothing. Because of all the blood and death we have witnessed, we are no longer even crying. As a group, we demand accountability, equity, justice, and fairness from everyone.

Another group member, Lucky Obiyan, expressed concern regarding a political agenda that places personal gain above the welfare of the country in the run-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.

In his statement, Obiyan claimed that the Free Nigeria Movement would not cooperate with a body that would be subject to the whims and aims of the ruling party. He urged the Appellate Court and Supreme Court to uphold justice and pleaded with the decision-makers not to let bribery compromise the integrity of the process.

The protest was peaceful and there were no reports of violence or arrests, this newspaper learned despite the significant police presence.