The statement, among others, called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to continue in office beyond 2019.
A statement, also credited to Gen. Babangida was issued to disown Afegbua’s statement, but the former spokesperson of Adams Oshiomhole as Governor of Edo State, has insisted that Gen. Babangida approved his statement.
A statement by CSP Jimoh O. Moshood, Force Public Relations Officer, dated February 5, 2018, reads in full:
“The Inspector General of Police has ordered the immediate arrest of Kashim Afegbua for making false statements, injurious falsehood, defamation of character and for act capable of Inciting PUBLIC disturbance throughout the country.
“He is therefore declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force and should report at the nearest Police Station anywhere he is in the country.”
