Why Buhari needs to release all political prisoners – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the release of those it described as political prisoners in the country.
PDP National Chairman Mr Uche Secondus, made this call on Tuesday while addressing reporters in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.
Mr Secondus, who paid condolence to Governor Umaru Fintiri on the loss of his father, condemned the arrest of such persons, including that of Mr Omoloye Sowore.
“We want to directly ask Mr President, President Muhammadu Buhari, to release the political prisoners; it is not done in any political dispensation,” he said.

According to the PDP national chairman, it is the first time that a democratically elected government is holding political prisoners and refusing to release them.
He described the situation as unfortunate, stressing that it could disrupt the peace of the country.
Secondus added, “What we are seeing today is as if we are in a military era.
“He (Buhari) should quickly and urgently release all political prisoners and allow a democratic atmosphere to thrive in a country where everybody is guaranteed the freedom of speech.”