DSS Warns Politicians Peddling ‘Hate Speech To Ignite Violence
Spokesperson to the DSS Peter Afunanya in a
statement released on Saturday said that violence will consume politicians who
are inciting anarchy.
The warning of the secret police is coming days
after the Minister of State and productivity, Festus Keyamo made a petition
that the DSS should invite the presidential candidate of the labor party and
his vice over their alleged rejection of Tinubu as the running mate.
The DSS spokesperson alerted the public of
plans to violently disrupt the peace in the country and warned all who are “desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to
desist from that”.
“It would be recalled that the Service had
earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well
as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of
infractions on extant electoral laws,” the statement partly read.
“It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking
advantage of this legal process. This, without a doubt, is the beauty of
democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and
security. All and sundry should cherish it.
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“Be
that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or
groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy. Those peddling fake
news, hate speech, and all forms of false narratives as a basis to ignite
violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at
the Federal, State, and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.
“Those
inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them
but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected
personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say
the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.
“Therefore,
the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these
elements who do not wish the country well. This is to ensure that a conducive
environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate
businesses. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided.”
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