By KEMI KASUMU
Hundeyin said, “While the video will be investigated to know if it’s an old, recycled one or not, it should be noted that this is criminal and totally against the Electoral Act, 2022.”
The Lagos State Police Command, on Sunday, reportedly said that it was investigating a video circulated online showing Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Management Committee, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya a.ka. MC Olu-Omo, allegedly threatening Igbo in Lagos at a Polling Unit (PU) to vote All Progressives Congress (APC).
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya a k.a. MC Olu-Omo.
The DEFENDER reports that the votes garnered in Lagos were not an Igbo affairs but mainly the Lagos indigenes in action supported by other residents including the Igbo and other Nigerian citizens, knowing full well that Governorship Candidate in Lagos State is, unlike APC, is a “bonafide son of the soil an Ibile” in Lagos.
The video threatening people in that bloc, therefore, ignited tension among Lagosians who have called on security agencies to take action on those behind it.
To this end, the Lagos Police Command said it would investigate to know if the video was an old, recycled one or not.
This was reportedly made known by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP) Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to the report, the incident happened somewhere in the Oshodi area, where MC Olu-Omo holds sway.
He was heard saying that, “I repeat am again. Any Igbo wey dem born well, make him come vote for here. Shebi I dey here. If dem born dem well, make dem come vote for here,” Alhaji Akinsanya insisted in the 15 seconds video as police officers tried to calm him down.
Hundeyin said, “While the video will be investigated to know if it’s an old, recycled one or not, it should be noted that this is criminal and totally against the Electoral Act, 2022.”
In another viral video, a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was caught on video at a polling unit telling voters they must vote for the ruling party or they should go home without voting.
The incident reportedly happened at the Fehintola Giwa Street Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State, as voters were trying to get through with their accreditation before voting.
In the video, he was heard saying: “This place na APC o. If you no wan vote for APC, make you go home o. If you no fit vote APC for here, go your house. Nobody force you to vote. If I see you vote another party, I go call Luger. This area na APC territory o.”
Hundeyin also said about the video: “This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence.”
The DEFENDER recalls that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, while implementing the orders of President and Commanders-in-Chief Muhammadu Buhari, has been warning politicians to warn their supporters against statements or behaviours capable of fomenting causing post-election chaos or violence.
