Abuja: The Centre for Peace Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) has called for due process in the handling of issues surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). It urged Nigerians to avoid trial by media and allow relevant institutions to carry out their constitutional responsibilities.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Executive Director of the organisation, Comrade Patrick Ogheneyero, made the call in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Ogheneyero emphasized that while allegations of misconduct involving public officials should be taken seriously, they need to be investigated through established legal and institutional processes. He stated that allegations remain unproven until they are established through credible evidence and lawful investigation.
He urged the public to refrain from drawing conclusions before investigations by the appropriate authorities are completed. The CPTA executive director also cautioned against trial by media, warning that it could erode public confidence in democratic institutions and the rule of law. He noted that the Presidency had earlier distanced itself from the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), highlighting the necessity for objective scrutiny of issues related to the matter.
Ogheneyero stressed that accountability should be based on verifiable facts, credible evidence, and due process, rather than speculation or media campaigns. “We encourage Nigerians to allow relevant institutions to discharge their constitutional responsibilities without prejudice and to avoid actions or comments capable of undermining ongoing or future investigations,” he said.
He called on all stakeholders to promote responsible public discourse and uphold the constitutional principles of presumption of innocence and fair hearing. He reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law.