•Ikenga Ugochinyere
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has exposed a plot to frame its spokesman, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, for allegations of bribery of judicial officers, criminal defamation, and treason.
Speaking at a world press conference, which was aired live, the Secretary General of CUPP, Peter Ameh, further exposed the numerous other concocted criminal offenses to silence Ugochinyere and blackmail him into abandoning his committed exposures of the political, legal, and leadership atrocities in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some states control by the party.
The CUPP said it has planned a nationwide protest, and petitions President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and foreign missions over the renewed plot to frame its spokesperson, reports Daily Independent.
The press conference, which also witnessed the presence of CUPP co-spokesman, comrade Mark Adebayo, and numerous other pro-democratic forces, warned of dire consequences and reaction if any harm befalls the well-respected opposition spokesperson.
The CUPP insisted that the opposition families are mobilizing to confront the political buccaneers, who think that the only way to shut up the incorruptible mouthpiece of the opposition is to defame him, tarnish his reputation, and frame him for allegations against him.
The CUPP boasted that nothing on earth could stop the opposition spokesperson from carrying out his God-given task of speaking truth to power.
CUPP went further to restate that “this alarming development and plot, which aims to frame its spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, on baseless allegations of bribing judicial officers, appears to be a direct response to attempts to hijack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and destroy the entire opposition in Nigeria.
“The CUPP is deeply concerned that these actions are part of a broader strategy to undermine Ugochinyere’s credibility and stifle dissent within the opposition ranks. The allegations being fabricated against him are unfounded and indicate the lengths some people will go to maintain their grip on power and silence critical voices.”
The CUPP called for an immediate investigation into these allegations and the conduct of those involved and their financier, adding, “It is imperative that justice prevails and that those who misuse their positions for political gain are held accountable.
“We urge all stakeholders in the democratic process, including civil society organisations, legal practitioners, and international observers, to monitor this situation closely.
“Furthermore, we are mobilising our supporters nationwide for peaceful protests to draw attention to this injustice. These protests will serve as a platform for citizens to express their discontent with the ongoing manipulation of state institutions for political ends.
“We believe that democracy thrives when there is transparency and accountability, and we will not stand idly by while efforts are made to undermine these principles.
“We call upon all Nigerians who value democracy and justice to join us in this fight against tyranny and oppression. Together, we can ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear against any attempts at silencing dissent through intimidation or false accusations.
“Ikenga has gone this route before. He was charged with treason, arson, subversion, criminal defamation, terrorism, murder, and all sorts of heinous crimes just to keep him from winning his election and speaking out, yet he won the election in absentia and thrashed all the fabricated charges and still speaking truth to power.
“If Ikenga was not cowed then he would not be cowed now. This plot is from the same textbook of intolerant dictators and, as usual, will fail.
“The opposition family is mobilising and will stand in the court of public opinion, the court of legal battle, and on the streets to defend one of Nigeria’s shining lights for democratic reform.”
