US EditionNigeria: ADC Cautions FG Against Use of Alleged Coup Plot to Silence Opposition Politicians
The African Democratic Congress warns the Nigerian government may be using coup rumours to silence opposition and conduct undue surveillance under national security claims.
- The African Democratic Congress warned the Federal Government of Nigeria against exploiting coup rumours to clamp down on opposition and warned Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, said it must not instil fear or seek political advantage.
- Unattributed media reports linked arrested military officers and a former Southern Governor to a coup plot, and the ADC said government silence fueled suspicion and enabled clampdowns.
- Conflicting signals from government sources prompted ADC to highlight Defence Headquarters' denial of a coup plot and urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to clarify the alleged threat immediately.
- The ADC warned the reports could be used to intimidate opposition leaders, justify surveillance, or serve as a pretext for political 'witch-hunts', urging the Federal Government of Nigeria to desist from weaponising national security.
- The African Democratic Congress said it supports all legitimate actions taken in defence of the constitution and democracy in Nigeria and stands firmly against dictatorship in any form.
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Nigeria: ADC Cautions FG Against Use of Alleged Coup Plot to Silence Opposition Politicians
Abuja -- African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the federal government against using the recent news of an alleged coup plot as a pretext to clamp down on opposition leaders and begin extra-judicial surveillance on voices that do not agree with the government.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Federal Government against using the recent news of an alleged coup plot as a pretext to clamp down on opposition leaders and begin extra-judicial surveillance on voices that do not agree with the government.
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