Adams Oshiomhole
The ruling All Progressives Congress has condemned the blockade of the National Assembly by operatives of Department of State Services (DSS).
Spokesman for the party Yekini Nabena said it had nothing to do with the prevention of lawmakers from entering the assembly complex.
“Our party wholly dissociates itself from any act of brigandage and affront on the sacred symbols of our budding democracy,” he said.
“Our party remains a law abiding political organization and advises every constituent part to abide by the tenets of our constitution and our democracy.
“Whilst our contention with the leadership of the National Assembly as currently constituted is a matter of public record, we still believe that the legislature as an independent arm of government must be allowed free reign.”
The party had earlier stated that Tuesday’s blockade of the assembly was strictly a legislative matter.