The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has called for the lifting of the curfew imposed in the state as a result of the violence which accompanied the April 16 presidential election.
Alhaji Isa Matori, the party’s Director of Campaign, who made the call at a news conference, said it had become necessary because calm had returned to the state.
He said the authorities should immediately lift the curfew to allow people to vote in Tuesday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.
Matori accused the police of indiscriminate arrest and detention of people, saying that the move was aimed at intimidating the people. “We are certain that these arrests are intended to intimidate the good people of Bauchi State but we urge our supporters not to be deterred.
“You should come out en masse to perform your civic duty to choose your leaders,” Matori said.
He also urged the security agents to avoid being used by anyone as they were meant to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliations
Matori called on INEC to ensure fairness and a level playing ground for all contestants in the elections.
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