ADC PPC Condemns Zulum’s Arrest Tinubu-Must-Go Movement Members

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has strongly condemned the arrest of members of the 'Tinubu-Must-Go' (TMG) movement in Maiduguri, Borno State. The ADC PCC has called the actions a reckless abuse of power and office, aimed at intimidating and silencing citizens who oppose the government. In a statement, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC PCC's Director of Media and Publicity, emphasized that the arrests are a clear attempt to suppress political expression and undermine citizens' constitutional rights.

Ologbondiyan highlighted that some state governors are increasingly prioritizing impressing President Bola Tinubu at the expense of ordinary citizens' rights and welfare. He stressed that expressing political preferences, such as calling for Tinubu to leave office, is a legitimate form of political speech and does not constitute a criminal offense.

The ADC PCC further alleged that the arrests are intended to intimidate opposition groups, including members of the ADC, ahead of the 2027 general election. They urged Governor Zulum to immediately release those detained and ensure their safety, drawing attention to a similar incident in Minna, Niger State, that occurred just two weeks earlier.

The council appealed to international bodies, including the African Union, European Union, British High Commission, and United States Embassy, to address the growing trend of harassment and intimidation against citizens exercising their democratic rights. They emphasized the need for the international community to support efforts to protect Nigeria's democratic space and safeguard fundamental rights.