{
  "id": 13887951,
  "title": "Afenifere sounds alarm over rising political intolerance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/afenifere-sounds-alarm-over-rising-political-intolerance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:01:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/afenifere-sounds-alarm-over-rising-political-intolerance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the prominent Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere has sounded the alarm on a growing trend of political intolerance, inflammatory language, and improper behavior among Nigeria's political elite. At a recent National Executive Committee meeting in Lagos, Afenifere's leadership expressed grave concerns that such conduct is rapidly escalating tensions and undermining the country's democratic foundations.\n\nIn a joint statement signed by Afenifere's National Leader Oba Oladipo Olaitan and newly appointed Secretary-General Alade Rotimi-John, the group called for civility and adherence to international election norms as campaigning heats up. The organization strongly denounced a toxic political environment, urging all parties to respect basic standards of decorum.\n\nAfenifere specifically challenged the Federal Government to prove its commitment to democracy by ensuring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is an impartial arbiter during the 2027 vote. The group also criticized the Tinubu administration's handling of the economic crisis, citing pervasive hardship, hunger, and hyperinflation as defining issues.\n\nOn the issue of fuel pricing, Afenifere harshly rejected the government's cap of N1,350 per litre, arguing it falls far short of what Nigerians need. The organization demanded a drastic reduction to N350 – N400 per litre to alleviate the crushing burden on transportation and daily living costs. Furthermore, Afenifere called for an urgent raise of the current minimum wage of N70,000, which they claim has lost all purchasing power due to rampant inflation.",
  "summary": "As political parties ramp up activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, the apex Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed concern over a rising wave of political intolerance, inflammatory rhetoric, and improper conduct among Nigeria’s political class. Rising from its monthly National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Lagos, the group warned that reckless and […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}