ADC Council Criticizes Zulum for Threatening Protesters
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council condemned Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for a viral video in which he purportedly ordered the arrest of individuals expressing the slogan "Tinubu Must Go." In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communications for the ADC PCC, on October 4, 2026, the council expressed concerns regarding Zulum's respect for citizens' democratic rights. They noted that Zulum had previously denied making such orders.
The ADC PCC emphasized that no governor has the authority to criminalize peaceful political expression, stating that slogans or T-shirts calling for a president's resignation are not crimes. They urged Zulum to retract any directives aimed at peaceful protesters and ensure that no one is arrested solely for opposing President Tinubu.
The council asserted that a confident government should respond to criticism with evidence and performance rather than threats of arrest.
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