Atiku Abubakar Warns Against Coordinated Assault on Dissent in Nigeria, Criticizes Trend Towards Authoritarianism
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has warned against a "coordinated assault" on dissenting voices in Nigeria. Atiku expressed concern over recent incidents, including police summons to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and an attack on former Attorney General Abubakar Malami.
He highlighted a troubling trend towards authoritarianism and the criminalization of opposition voices. Atiku emphasized the importance of dissent in a pluralistic democracy and warned against the use of security agencies to silence critics.
The statement was released via Atiku's official handle on Friday, criticizing actions under President Buhari's administration.
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