Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has alleged that prominent politicians who marched in Abuja to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are attempting to “blackmail” everyone.
On Wednesday morning, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, and Aminu Tambuwal were spotted at the ‘Save Our Democracy’ protest, carrying banners of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The demonstration follows INEC’s decision to de-recognize the party leadership led by David Mark.
Keyamo, reacting to the protest, wrote on X: “So, the survival of our democracy is now anchored on the recognition of one faction of one of the 21 registered political parties we have in this country?
“The same faction, even when recognised, could not win a single Council seat in the just-concluded FCT election?
“Democracy now means their own logic in the media space MUST be accepted and our judiciary processes ignored?
“These fellows think they can blackmail everyone to do their bidding AT ALL COST. Unfortunately for them, Nigerians are not so gullible.”