Police Invitation: I won’t Succumb To Intimidation -- Ekweremadu

AGAINST the backdrop of invitation extended to him by the Nigeria
Police to explain his alleged forgery of Senate Rule,Deputy Senate
President,Ike Ekweremadu has said no amount of intimidation from any
quarter would deter him from carrying out his legislative functions.
This was even as he assured all Nigerians and the international
community that the National Assembly would do everything necessary not
only to preserve the nation's democracy but defend the independence of
the legislature.

Ike Ekweremadu
The Deputy Senate,who reacted to the police invitation to him, in a
statement through his Special Adviser, Media, Uche Anichukwu,
following concerns raised by Nigerians, his friends and political
associates across the world, assured that everything was under
control.
The statement said Ekweremadu has since the development, received "
numerous calls and messages from well meaning Nigerians, elder
statesmen, governors, senators and Members of the House of
Representatives across party lines.
"Concerned members of the international community, youth and women
organisations, royal fathers, and Civil Society Organisatons, among
others, have continued to express utter dismay and concern over the
unfolding drama in which his life and liberty are being threatened by
desperate politicians."
The statement added: "Senator Ekweremadu wishes to assure all
Nigerians and concerned members of the international community that
everything is under control and that all democratic steps are being
taken to preserve the nation's democracy and protect the independence
of the legislature."
"The Deputy President of the Senate further wishes to assure Nigerians
that necessary steps are being taken by the security agencies to beef
up security around him.
"He appreciates the nation's security agencies for their professional
handling of the situation so far, and acknowledges with a deep sense
of gratitude the numerous youths across the country who have
volunteered to provide additional security around him.
"In all these, however, let it be known that no amount of intimidation
or harassment will deter Senator Ekweremadu from carrying out the
constitutionally prescribed duties, which on June 9, 2015, PDP and APC
Senators willingly elected him in the full glare of the world to
perform," the statement further read.

--Vanguard