By Samaila Emmanuel
The Nigerian Police Force has declared Andrew Wynne, a British national, wanted for his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the democratically-elected government of President Bola Tinubu.
According to Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s spokesman, the police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of foreign mercenaries and subversive elements who plotted to undermine the government through unconstitutional regime change and violence.
Adejobi revealed that Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and established ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his subversive activities.
Documentary evidence and confessions allegedly show that Wynne issued directives and monitored progress of the August protest, providing finance and operational guidance to achieve unconstitutional regime change in Nigeria.
The police have apprehended nine suspects who received substantial financial backing from foreign sources to destabilize the country. Preliminary findings suggest they orchestrated and funded violent protests, disseminated false information, and engaged in other unlawful activities to create anarchy and justify their illegal plot.
This development follows the arrest and release of some individuals in Kano during the protest, as well as the police’s invitation to Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), over Wynne’s activities at Labour House, Abuja.
