Attack on Senate `assault on Nigerias democracy Atiku
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atiku said that given the tension in the country the timing of the attack could not have come at a worse time for nigeria2 former vice president atiku abubakar has condemned the invasion of the senate chamber by thugs led by suspended senator ovie omo-agege who snatched the mace- the symbol of authority of the upper house1 atiku in a statement from his media office in abuja on wednesday said the attack was a dangerous precedent and an assault on nigerias democracy by anti-democratic elements1 i am utterly embarrassed shocked and outraged by this ugly development because it is not only a threat to a major democratic institution but it also represents a grave danger to the survival of our democracy1 if criminals could commit such security breach with impunity it means that our entire democracy is in danger those behind this illegality should be prosecuted to avoid creating a monster that could consume them1 it is unacceptable and reprehensible to subject the national assembly to this intimidation and humiliation. this attack by thugs should not go unpunished no matter who is involved he said1 he said that using illegal and unconstitutional methods to threaten the authority of a key democratic institution was unacceptable evil and condemnable1 the former vice-president noted that it was inconceivable that hoodlums could force their way into the senate and take away the mace1 he called for the immediate investigation into the incident and the prompt prosecution of those involved1