Niger Governor Orders Arrest of APC Chieftain for Criticizing Government's Policies

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has ordered the arrest of Malam Idri Usman Makanta, a chieftain of the APC, for criticizing his government's agricultural initiatives. Makanta, a former governorship aspirant, was accused of mismanaging farm inputs and facing politically motivated charges.

The arrest has sparked a legal battle, with allegations of attempts to rearrest Makanta despite bail. The incident highlights tensions between political dissent and government control in Niger State.