Borno ADC faults arrest of five youths wearing ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts
Borno State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the arrest of five youths in Maiduguri over T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.” The party’s Publicity Secretary, Baba Ahmed Mustapha, made the position known in a statement on Tuesday night. Mustapha said the party was informed that the five youths were arrested and detained […] Borno ADC faults arrest of…
The Borno State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the arrest of five youths in Maiduguri for wearing T-shirts that read, "Tinubu Must Go." In a statement released on Tuesday night, the party's Publicity Secretary, Baba Ahmed Mustapha, revealed that the youths were detained by security personnel for expressing opposition to President Bola Tinubu through their attire.
Mustapha emphasized that the arrests represent a violation of the youths' fundamental right to freedom of expression and urged for their immediate release. He further argued that wearing a T-shirt bearing a political message should not be considered a criminal act. Moreover, the ADC called upon the Borno State Commissioner of Police to ensure that security agencies function professionally and within the confines of the law.
The party also appealed to civil society organizations and other stakeholders to condemn the use of security forces to stifle individuals due to their political beliefs.
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