By Jennifer Y Omiloli
The PDP presidential candidate of the just concluded presidential elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, took to twitter at 10:58 PM, 3 March, 2019 to express his concern regarding the detention of his son in law and lawyer by President Buhari’s led administration.
“My son in law and lawyer have been detained, one for 3 weeks and the other recently. They are paying the price for supporting me. I urge those now persecuting them to remember that a government’s mandate is to pursue peace and justice for all, and not just those who support them.” the presidential candidate wrote.
My son in law and lawyer have been detained, one for 3 weeks and the other recently. They are paying the price for supporting me. I urge those now persecuting them to remember that a government’s mandate is to pursue peace and justice for all, and not just those who support them.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 4, 2019
The tweet soon went viral as twitter users begin to air out their opinions, see some below;
We cannot bow down to intimidation from Buhari.
— Atikulated Nigeria 2019. (@AjammaS) March 4, 2019
No amount of intimidate will make us accept that result..we are heading to court
— Dan (@uzoetue_daniel) March 4, 2019
Whenever you elites are arrested, you indirectly run to the masses for sympathy and in real sense generate that sense of hatred. We haven't been arrested for supporting you, ask your son in law why he was arrested for there's no offence like "support @atiku"
— Eze-Boys 2/2 (@WOkene) March 4, 2019
What did he do? Crime will attract law enforcement. Tell us WHY he was arrested. This nonsense of criminals shouting 'persecution' must stop. No one is above the law.
— Susan (@SusanHenshaw50) March 4, 2019
Crime attracts prosecution you say? What about this? I don't remember central bank being located there. pic.twitter.com/tOxl6uL0Pw
— KING OF THE NORTH 👑 (@iamkhareem) March 4, 2019
If they have been detained for three weeks, they ought to have been brought before a court of law within a reasonable period as required by the Constitution (section 35(5)). Then we would know if they were being detained, and for what reason.
— Ayo Obe (@naijama) March 4, 2019
And what do we say about the bouillon van found in Tinubus house and the aircraft loaded with cash since we investigating crime
— Miss Hello (@Sommy_K) March 4, 2019
We stand with you His Excellency ATIKU Abubakar on the mission to recover our stolen mandate.
— Bagbi Bagbi (@BBagbi) March 4, 2019
From the way things ar going in this Govt ppl will be arresting and killing for nothing without reason like in military regime. the next-level slogan has so many meanings. so be careful my brothers and sisters with wat u say about this govt. let us not criticize them🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/yEjY85TafV
— Yankees (@mgoniisa) March 4, 2019
After a stolen mandate. They have resorted to intimidation and abuse of office. Remember, all this is just to force you to accept a concocted election result. Remain steadfast for the Egyptians will see today we shall see no more. God bless you sir.
— Ice cool (@Deicecool) March 4, 2019
Sir, I think they are doing, thier work, according to constitutional power given to EFCC as an institution, please allow them to carry out their assignments diligently. If you have any question regarding the case, please go to court.
— Olanite Afeez Adisa (@realolanite) March 4, 2019
