The Association of Sokoto State Women in Politics, on Saturday, described the siege on the residence of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), as a political vendetta.
Addressing journalists in Sokoto, its Coordinator, Hajiyu Kulu Abdullahi Rabah, expressed disappointment at the manner Dasuki was humiliated by DSS agents in his Abuja residence, in spite of being a former NSA.
Rabah noted with disgust the way and manner the former NSA was hounded by the DSS and stopped from performing his religious obligation. She wondered why President Muhammadu Buhari, who earlier promised not to persecute his opponents, had reneged on his pledge to Nigerians.
According to her, Sambo served Nigeria to the best of his ability and as such, deserved respect from all and sundry.
“As a former NSA, Dasuki is a humble and hardworking leader, who despite being provoked by the opposition prior to 2015 elections, had remained resolute and committed to the unity and stability of the country,” she said. Hajiya Rabah called on human rights groups to investigate the invasion of Dasuki’s residence in the interest of justice and fairness.
She urged the Federal Government to retrace its steps and work in the interest of Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliation.
“We are in a democracy where justice, equity, freedom of speech and association must be respected. The era of dictatorship and persecution of perceived enemies is over.
The DSS should channel their energy towards tackling insecurity in the country and stop dissipating their energy on innocent Nigerians,” she stated. She added that the group would organise a special prayer for God’s intervention in the security situation in the country
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