The main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the burning of Lagos auto spare parts market as barbaric, and condemned the attack on the Igbo traders.
The party condemned the unprovoked burning of Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market in Lagos by suspected hoodlums.
The PDP, in a press statement by its spokesman, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, bewailed the heartless killing of Baba Hakeem, a 65 years old man, and stressed that the brave security guard at the market was reportedly shot dead by the arsonists before touching the market to destroy goods worth hundreds of millions of Naira and devastated the lives and means of livelihood of innocent, hard-working Nigerians.
The party said that the attack further exposes the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party of vicious, hateful and vindictive power mongers, who derive pleasure in inflicting pain and anguish on other citizens.
Ologunagba said, “Our party is shocked by reports in the media that after the announcement of the loss of the APC in the P\presidential election in Lagos State, the arsonists last Thursday made attempt to set the market on fire but were resisted by security guards in the area who were shot in the leg by the assailants.
“Numerous public analysts have expressed the opinion that APC agents are resorting to violence with the intention to foist a siege mentality on the polity, frighten and discourage citizens from exercising their civic responsibility in a democracy. This is a clear danger to the sustenance of democracy and corporate existence of our nation.
“Moreover, this attack on Nigerians by suspected APC agents confirms fears in the public domain that the APC intends to perpetuate a hate-inclined, repressive, vindictive and abusive administration in total disregard to rights of citizens, Constitutional Order and the Rule of Law,” the party said.
The PDP called on the security agencies to ensure the immediate apprehension of the arsonists, their backers and make them face the full wrath of the law.
“Our Party commiserates with the family of Baba Hakeem as well as all the victims of the Akere Motor Parts and Allied Dealers Market over this cruel action,” urging all citizens to remain at alert, united and not allow the APC break the bond of unity that exists among Nigerians.,” Ologunagba added.
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