The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, in Libya.
Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh decried the antics of the Libyan authorities, saying,
“This unfortunate incident is a stark reminder of the disregard for human
dignity and the lack of respect for international norms.”
He declared that the reported mistreatment of the players is
not only unacceptable but also a breach of the principles of fair play and
sportsmanship that underpin international football competitions.
“As the President of the Senate, I stand in solidarity with
the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the entire
Nigerian football community in condemning this unjust treatment. The Nigerian
Senate will continue to monitor this situation closely and ensure that the
rights and dignity of our citizens are protected. We will not tolerate any form
of mistreatment or disrespect towards our nationals, regardless of the
circumstances.
“We demand a thorough investigation from the Disciplinary
Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and appropriate
sanctions to be meted out against those involved.
“It is also imperative that the Libyan authorities take
immediate action to investigate this incident and ensure that those responsible
are held accountable to prevent future occurrences.
“We call on the international football community to condemn
this unacceptable behaviour and support our demand for justice.”
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