The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to live above partisan interest and defend the constitution of Nigeria by intervening in Edo State House of Assembly crisis.
The caucus has also accused the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the Minister of Justice and Attorney general of the Federation, Abubakar Malami of instigating the attempt to impeach the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Frank Okiye.
Chairman of the caucus, Hon Kingsley Chinda (Rivers), in a statement, described the attempt to impeach the Speaker through the back door as not only a clear case of the desecration of the institution of the legislature, but an affront on the people of Edo state and indeed Nigerians.
The lawmakers called on Adams Oshiomhole and all his supporters and indeed the APC led Federal Government to check their actions and those of their supporters, in order not to instigate any electoral violence that will flame and consume democracy in Edo State, ahead of the September 19 Governorship elections.
The caucus also called on the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the good people of Edo state to stand up to the challenge and resist all attempts to cause crisis in the state and truncate the nation’s democracy.
It enjoined the Nigerian Police Force to act professionally and be above board in ensuring that peace and tranquility reigns in every part of the Country.