The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kogi state chapter, has strongly condemned the recent ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government.
In a statement signed by the SDP Press Secretary, Isaiah Davies Ijele, the party described the ban as suppression of democratic principles and a blatant attempt to stifle opposition voices.
According to the statement, the State Chairman of SDP, Hon. Ahmedi Attah, urged Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to learn from the past and avoid repeating the old, detrimental practices that have hindered progress of Kogi state.
“The party views this action as an attempt to suppress the freedom of association and movement as enshrined in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The SDP believes that the state is not at war and that the government should prioritize developmental issues rather than engaging in political shenanigans,” he said.
He warned that the state should not be returned to the dark days of dictatorial repression of Kogites, particularly the opposition.
