ADC Condemns Zulum's Threats Against Protesters

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC PCC) condemned Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for allegedly issuing a directive to arrest individuals expressing the slogan “Tinubu Must Go.” The ADC PCC described this action as an assault on democracy and called for the withdrawal of any such directive. They highlighted a viral video where Zulum purportedly orders the arrest of protesters, raising concerns about his commitment to democratic rights.

Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communications for the ADC PCC, noted that Zulum had previously denied making such orders, demanding clarity on the conflicting messages. The ADC emphasized that peaceful political expression, including wearing T-shirts with political slogans, should not be criminalized.

They asserted that if authorities have legitimate evidence of wrongdoing, it should be presented in court, rather than using threats to suppress dissent. The ADC concluded that a confident government should respond to criticism with evidence and performance, not intimidation.