NASS Invasion: Rev. Omobude condemns DSS action, lauds Osinbajo response

President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev (Dr) Felix Omobude has condemned the recent occupation of the National Assembly by officers of the Department of State Security (DSS), while applauding the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, for his firm and immediate response.

He enjoined those concerned in the action to take note of the fact that there can be no justification for such an act, clearly inimical to Nigeria’s democratic credentials.

He warned that such misdemeanour is capable of truncating the hard-fought democratic rule in Nigeria, while he appealed to both the Executive and Legislative arms to display greater wisdom and maturity in the course of their actions.

He charged: “They should ensure that the interest of the nation comes first in all that they do. They should find a way to work together and be more tolerant of opposition, irrespective of differences that might arise, as the interest of the long-suffering masses of Nigeria should be paramount at all times.”

“The increasing appearance of politicisation of state institutions, especially the security agencies is alarming. The conduct of the EFCC in blocking the account of a state government leaves much to be desired.

“The security agencies should not be seen to be working for one political interest or the other. They should discharge their duties without fear or favour and eschew partisanship in their conduct.”