The Northwest Democracy Monitoring Group (NDMG) has criticised a recent report released by Amnesty International on Nigeria, labeling it as “fake, mischievous, and grossly misleading.”
In a statement issued on Friday signed by its chairman, Comrade Abubakar Sani, the group condemned the report’s findings, describing the figures presented as “inflated, unsubstantiated and inflammatory.” Sani warned that such claims could incite division and unrest across the country.
“We categorically challenge the numbers cited in this report, deeming them grossly inflated, misleading, and ultimately inflammatory,” he said, “It is imperative that we clarify our position and call upon Amnesty International to reconsider its approach to Nigeria and our ongoing efforts to strengthen democracy.”
According to NDMG, the data cited in the report lack the rigor and credibility expected from an international human rights watchdog. The group, which says it has been actively monitoring the situation in Nigeria’s Northwest region, asserted that its own findings differ sharply from those reported by Amnesty.
“Our findings starkly contrast with the inflated figures presented by Amnesty, which appear to be designed not to inform but to incite unrest and division within our society,” Sani stated.
He further criticized the report for oversimplifying Nigeria’s complex socio-political challenges.
“Oversimplifying these issues through exaggerated statistics does a disservice to the people of Nigeria, who are striving for peace and stability,” he said.
