Abaribe Reacts To Dasuki, Sowore’s Release, Issues Warning To Nigerian Govt

Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia south, has reacted to the release of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), and Omoyele Sowore, activist and convener of RevolutionNow movement, from detention.

Speaking on Tuesday, Abaribe warned that Nigeria will be isolated by the international community if the federal government continues to disregard court orders.

In a statement issued by Uchenna Awom, his media adviser, the senate minority leader described Dasuki and Sowore’s release as “encouraging”, but he asked the government to free other detainees in compliance with court orders.

According to him, the country risks being isolated by the international community if the administration continues to disobey valid court orders.

“The presidency must seize the momentum and release the rest. FG must not be seen to be selective or acting on impulse. Again the federal government must now respect and adhere to the rule of law at all times,” Abaribe said.

“It is becoming obvious that the country may face certain isolation from the international community if the government continues to disregard valid court orders.

“We must respect all statutory institutions of government and pay greater attention to the principle of separation of power. This is the way to go in a democracy.”