Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University students for protesting in Ekpoma.
In a statement posted on her verified social media handles, Natasha while calling for the immediate release of the protesting students, also called on the Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to instead put same energy into solving the kidnapping and other insecurity issues ravaging the state.
Natasha posted;
“Dialogue not Detention!!! Release Detained 52 AAU Students.
“Our youths must not be criminalised for speaking up and protesting about issues that affect their environment, welfare and future.
“The government of Edo state must focus on addressing the concerns of kidnappings as well as other forms of insecurity and not suppressing discerning voices”.
