Keyamo demands Obi’s arrest

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has called for the arrest and prosecution of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, over alleged incitement of Nigerians following the recently held presidential election.

Keyamo, in a petition addressed to the Director-General of the State Security Services, accused the duo of making incendiary comments about the declaration of the president-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. He argued that their conduct and utterances amount to a subversion of the constitution and the processes instituted in court.

The petition has stirred up a heated debate in the country, with many questioning the legality of Keyamo’s demand for the arrest of political opponents. Some political analysts have also criticized the move, describing it as an attempt to stifle opposition voices.

In response to Keyamo’s petition, the chief spokesperson of the Obi/Datti Campaign Organisation, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, described the minister as a known rabble-rouser and chatterbox who does not want to lose political relevance before his paymasters.

Yunusa further accused Keyamo of being desperate to remain in the limelight after the election, adding that the petition was an attempt to divert attention from the real issues affecting the country.

The allegations and counter-allegations have added to the already tense political climate in Nigeria, with many concerned about the possible implications of the demand for the arrest of political opponents.

Observers say the situation calls for calm and restraint from all parties involved, as the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of a divisive election. As the controversy continues to brew, the world watches on with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the political impasse in Africa’s most populous nation.

Keyamo’s demand for the arrest and prosecution of Obi and Baba-Ahmed has sparked a fierce debate in Nigeria, with many questioning the legality of the move. The response from the Obi/Datti Campaign Organisation has been equally strong, with accusations of political desperation and attempts to stifle opposition voices. As tensions continue to rise, the country remains on edge, with observers calling for calm and restraint from all parties involved.