The party alleged that restricted movement on the former NSA as occasioned by the security operatives was against the tenets of democracy, claiming that Nigerians are becoming scared.
“I came into Abuja today because I read the situation about the invasion of the house of the former NSA and his detention and house arrest. So, I drove to his house as a personal friend to see him and to find out what is happening. Then about seven or eight security operatives came out and they said that I cannot see him because the house is under security watch. And I asked them, security watch in terms of treason or terrorism? And they said they are not in a position to say.
“And why I asked this question is that if he is under security watch on account of corruption or any other reason, then it’s totally against the constitution of this country because this is a democracy and democratic tenets and principles apply. The fact is that we deserve basic freedom, liberty and movements associated with democracy."
The national publicity secretary of PDP, Olisa Metuh, who disclosed this to newsmen who monitored events around the premises at 12:55, recounted that he was refused entry by security operatives.
Metuh who said he had the mandate of PDP to visit Dasuki, described the act as political persecution.
Earlier, attempts by a couple to gain entry into the residence of Dasuki were politely rebuffed by security operatives at the gate. The couple came in a fawn colored Kia Saloon car at 12:33 and left at 12:35.
It was however gathered that the former NSA was in his residence as at time of these visits.
“Please, Mr President, father of our nation, we ask for basic respect for human rights. Let our inalienable rights be observed and respected in a democracy. Freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What is happening here now is totally against the tenets of democracy,” Metuh added.
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