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Atiku Warns APC Against Illegal Arrest Of Opposition Figures

by Chibuzo Ukaibe
4 days ago
in Politics
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to refrain from attempts to use security agencies to harass or illegally detain members of opposition platforms.

The former Vice President said recent revelations suggesting potential suppression of voices and trumped-up allegations against opposition figures are deeply troubling.

He stated this against the backdrop of an alarm raised by one of his campaign spokespersons, Daniel Bwala, over plots to arrest and detain him for criticising the APC-led government.

Bwala made the allegation on his X (formerly twitter) handle.

However, Atiku, in a statement from his media office, said arresting or silencing members of the opposition based on contrived charges is an affront to the principles of democracy as well as grave injustice to the  people who rely on the system for representation and justice. 

He added that the  commendations the  administration he served received was because it was always able to listen to divergent opinions and to disagree without being disagreeable.

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He said, “Through various political formations over the years, I have observed that affording opposing forces the political space to thrive is never a flaw, but a strength that enriches democracy in that our best ideas are then tested and subjected to various viewpoints, leading to refinement and superb execution.

“As a foremost leader in the political space, I understand the frustration of a younger generation with a country of so much promise, so little delivery and a gloomy outlook for the future. I have, however, been strident in calling for restraint and leading by example by not unnecessarily heating up the polity. Where opposition freedoms are, however, under threat or even the appearance of threat, we, as Democrats and Patriots, have a duty to speak up.

“The principles of Democracy are principles that we have lived by and which we have seen some of our closest associates die for. The ruling APC must refrain from any attempts to use our security agencies to harass or illegally detain any member or voice of the political opposition – and this call is not here limited to only members of my political party, but indeed all opposition voices including the many individuals across the internet who speak up only to seek a better country.

“The recent revelations suggesting potential suppression of voices and trumped-up allegations against opposition figures are deeply troubling.”

He said a vibrant democracy thrives not when dissent is silenced but when it is listened to, even if it makes those in authority uncomfortable.

Atiku noted that the bedrock of any thriving democratic society is its ability to protect and respect contrarian viewpoints. 

“Such viewpoints ensure that governance remains transparent and that power is not concentrated in the hands of a few. Arresting or silencing members of the opposition based on contrived charges is not only an affront to the principles of democracy but also a grave injustice to the very people who rely on the system for representation and justice. The government must avoid the temptation of conceding to the agenda of anti democratic forces.

“The essence of democracy is not about comfort for those in power but about ensuring justice, liberty, and equality for all. Let us, as Nigerians, unite in upholding these principles and ensuring that every voice, no matter how contrary, is allowed its rightful place in the discourse.

“I continue to walk the path of seeking justice beyond judgement at the Supreme Court and I carry this responsibility with the knowledge that this path also carries the hopes of millions of Nigerians who by their votes sought a change in the political direction of our country. 

“This responsibility is one I am prepared to lead for as long as I am here and in health, conscious that many of those whom we started together may no longer be with us but their memories remain evergreen.”

He added that democracy is a collective responsibility, just as he urged Nigerians to never lose their voice or let themselves be cowed into silence.

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