The Peoples’ Democratic Party has called for the prosecution of all those involved in the killing of the protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2020.
PDP said this in its reaction to the Lagos state EndSARS panel report, which confirmed that some people were actually killed by security forces, despite previous denials by the government.
According to the opposition party, the confirmation shows that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC “is running a murderous and oppressive regime that has no regard for life,” and called for those behind the killings to be brought to book.
PDP’s response was contained in a statement issued by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, late on Tuesday night. In the statement, the PDP reminded Nigerians of “how security operatives attacked and massacred innocent youths and how the APC, its leaders, and agents, in various agencies of APC-controlled government, vehemently denied the killings, tried to mop up evidence and provided official cover for the killers.”
Below is the statement:
“The report of the Lagos EndSARS panel, which confirms the massacre of Nigerian youths in Lekki, has further shown the APC and its government as bloody liars whose hands are stained with the blood of our innocent compatriots.
“It is now clear that no matter how much the wicked strive in denial, the truth will always prevail. Therefore, the blood of our innocent youths killed by agents of the APC and its administration must not be shed in vain. Those responsible for these callous acts must be made to face justice.
“Of course, all those whose hands have become bloodstained will never know peace.
“The PDP hereby invites Nigerians to stand for our slain compatriots by ensuring that those behind the massacre of our youths as well as their supporters in government have their days in the dock.
“The nation must ensure that such individuals are brought to book for their act of wickedness to humanity.
“In this regard, our party insists that all those indicted by the panel should be arrested, prosecuted, and dealt with in accordance with our laws.
“The PDP again commiserates with the families of the slain young Nigerians, who were cut in their prime for demanding for a just, equitable and secure nation governed by the rule of law.”
