Why I Denied Lekki Toll Gate Massacre - Enenche

General John Enenche has clarified his action in denying the Lekki toll gate massacre during his time as Director of Defence Information following calls for his removal from the Labour Party Presidential campaign list.

Enenche, a retired Major-General, in a statement released Friday night, said his actions as former military spokesman was guided by “overriding interest of Nigerians at heart based on the oath of allegiance I swore on commission into military service.”

“Following my appointment on the campaign council of Labour Party, there were reactions on the social media about my pronouncement concerning a video shot at the scene of the ENDARS incident at Lekki toll gate on 20 October 2020.”

“Every one that commented in any way was right based on the information at their disposal and individual analysis.

"Personally and professionally, I worked with the overriding interest of Nigerians at heart based on the oath of allegiance I swore on commission into military service which is sacrosanct.

"I sincerely shared in the pains of that breaking news through the social media as it were.

“I made bold to openly and objectively support the candidature of HE Mr Peter Obi and Dr Yusuf Ahmed-Datti without fear or contraction.

"All based on my knowledge of the duo for about 17 years and five years respectively, that they can provide quality leadership for the nation that will guarantee effective followership.”