By Onyewuchi Ojinnaka
Ex-education minister, Oby Ezekwesili on Friday faulted Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila over the shooting to death of an Abuja Newspaper vendor, Mr Ifeanyi Okereke by a security aide attached to the Speaker.
Ifeanyi Okereke was reportedly killed on Thursday, November 19 by a gunshot from a police officer attached to the convoy of the Speaker.
Recall that the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has earlier today (Friday) reacted to the death of the vendor by expressing his sadness and regrets over the unfortunate incident.
But in series of tweets, Ezekwesili said the speaker ought to have demanded for justice over the killing of Okereke.
She decried the death of the vendor, stressing that Okereke was killed by the overzealous policeman for no reason but ‘Bigman syndrome’.
Ezekwesili faulted the Speaker for handling the issue lightly, pointing out that his statement released earlier today on the vendor’s death falls short of expectations.
“That reckless killing of Ifeanyi Okereke, a vendor yesterday, by an overzealous Nigeria police detail of @femigbaja @HouseNGR Speaker for no reason but *Bigman-Syndrome* is deeply painful.
“The Speaker’s statement falls terribly short. Let’s hear a real Justice Plan for Ifeanyi.
“You’ll be shocked how overzealous security details are, relating with members of the public around their Principals.
“A carryover from military rule. It behoves sensible public officials to reorientate and insist on *Respectful Culture* from their Aides to the public.
“Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ifeanyi Okereke. May our good Lord comfort them on all sides and give peace that passes all understanding.
“We shall keep our eyes on @femigbaja @HouseNGR Speaker on this matter to see how seriously he pursues Justice for Ifeanyi,” Ezekwesili’s tweeted.
