Obidient Movement demands apology from Abure over brutalisation of Mama P

The Obidient Movement has reacted to a now viral video shared across various platforms on social media of the brutal attacks and assault on Ms. Precious Oruche (Mama P).

The incident, which left her beaten and visibly distressed is nothing short of degrading, inhumane, and a direct violation of her constitutional right to dignity as guaranteed under section 34 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the movement said in a statement.

According to Barr. (Sir) Vincent Otaokpukpu, KSJI. Director, Legal and Constitutional Matters, who signed the statement, “Nobody, whether suspected of commission of an offence or entirely innocent, deserves to be subjected to such barbaric treatment.”

Otaokpukpu revealed that by virtue of sections 38 and 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mama P is entitled to freely hold/express an opinion, as these rights are inalienable

“From the available video evidence, Mama P has not committed any offence known to law to warrant her brutalization and subsequent arrest and detention by the Edo State Police command at the behest of Mr. Julius Abure.

“This incident yet again highlights the urgent need to beef up security within our airports to curtail the rise in violation of citizens’ rights without respect for the rule of law and adherence to due process.

“We demand a public apology from Mr. Julius Abure, and we insist that the perpetrators of the violence attacks on Mama P be identified and made accountable for their actions before the law.

“We remain ready to ensure that Mama P’s rights are protected and that she obtains redress for the violations suffered in the hands of these undemocratic forces,: he said.