Peter Obi Comments On Shutdown Of Banex Plaza In Abuja

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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has condemned the closure of Banex Plaza in Abuja by the Nigerian Army. This action followed a clash last Saturday between military personnel and traders at the popular business plaza………CONTINUE READING

In response to the incident, the Nigerian Army shut down the phone market for a week due to the assault on its officers.

In a statement on his official X handle on Saturday, Obi described the incident and its aftermath as a reflection of the growing tension and intolerance in the nation. He expressed concern about the increasing unease and tension between civilians and security operatives, particularly the military.

Obi linked the clashes between civilians and security officials to the stressful situation in the country caused by economic hardship, insecurity, and rising poverty. He urged the immediate reopening of Banex Plaza to resume business activities and called for dialogue and confidence-building measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

He wrote: “The fracas that occurred last Saturday at the vibrant Banex Plaza business area in Abuja between some military personnel and traders has led to a one-week closure of the ever-busy business precinct. This incident and its disruptive aftermath is yet another manifestation of the growing tension and intolerance in our nation. It is a matter of grave concern about the present state of unease and growing tension between civilians and our security operatives, especially the military.

The recent increase in the frequency of these clashes is connected to the stressful situation in the country due to economic hardship, insecurity, and spiraling poverty. Our security operatives are already overstretched, deeply upset, and agitated like the rest of the populace. Whatever may have triggered this particular friction and violence, the recourse to vandalism and violence cannot serve both civilians and the military well.

An indefinite closure of the business premises is not a wise option. It will deepen the present hardship for the traders and business owners as well as the general public whom they serve. The economic implications of the prolonged closure of such a vibrant business environment are far-reaching, considering the number of people whose livelihoods depend largely on the day-to-day activities at the plaza.

Both the government and military authorities should be concerned about the growing friction between civilians and security personnel and take the necessary steps to end it. In every country, troops are loved by the people because of the critical role they play in protecting and ensuring peace in the land. I desire no less for our dear country.

I would like, therefore, to urge the immediate reopening of the plaza for business activities. This should be followed by dialogue and renewed confidence-building initiatives to avert a repeat

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