ADC: This govt arresting poor miners while powerful persons behind illegal mining walking freely
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State, declaring that the lives of poor Nigerians must not be treated as disposable. The opposition party also called for proper identification and compensation for the families. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State. The opposition party is calling for proper identification, compensation for the families, and the prosecution of every official responsible for the deaths. ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the poor should not be treated as disposable and that the government must respect the constitutional rights to life, dignity, and due process.
The ADC expressed condolences to the families and emphasized that poverty or unemployment is not a capital offence. The party criticized the government for criminalising poverty and unemployment, while powerful interests behind illegal mining remain unpunished.
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