A socio-cultural group, Izu-Umunna, has frowned at the arrest of Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Aberibe, saying that his arrest is viewed as a political witch-hunt.

Even though the Senator was later released on Tuesday and allowed access to his lawyer, Izu-Umunna still frowned at the embarrassment the DSS made him go through, adding that the witch-hunt is as a result of the Senator’s bold stands in speaking the truth and criticism of government obnoxious policies. 

The group who spoke in a statement and co signed by its President, Dr. Ugo Ihekuna and it’s secretary, Barr. Tony Egwuonwu, and a copy made available to our correspondent, said, the refusal of the DSS operatives to allow him access to his lawyers, doctors and family members during the illegal detention further revealed a sinister motive on their part.

“We are inclined to agree with several other commentators that his ordeal is directly linked to his boldness in speaking truth to power and criticism of government obnoxious policies, as we restates our appreciation of Senator Aberibe’s quality representation of his Abia South constituency in particular and Ndigbo in general in the upper chamber of National Assembly. 

“We also place on record our appreciation for men of goodwill, including the human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, who added their voice in condemning this ignoble act. 

“As we approach the 2019 general elections, we appeal to well meaning Nigerians and International Communities to prevail on the government to always tolerate dissenting views in our democracy and direct efforts towards good governance which includes provision of adequate security”, the statement reads. 

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socio-cultural group, Izu-Umunna frowns at the arrest of Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Aberibe