THE Department of State Services – DSS, has warned politicians to desist from peddling “hate speech” and “false narratives” that may pit citizens against President Muhammadu Buhari or the incoming administration of the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu.
DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said in a statement on Saturday, that violence will consume politicians inciting the breakdown of law and order.
‘’The DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their own hands and champion anarchy. Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as a basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith,’’ part of the statement read.
“Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.
“Therefore, the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these elements who do not wish the country well. This is to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate businesses. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided.”
Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo in a petition, had asked that the DSS invite the Labour Party – LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, over their rejection of Tinubu as the President-Elect.
