PRP Leaders Denounce Arrests of Borno Youths for T-Shirts

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and other opposition coalition leaders condemned the reported arrest of young people in Borno State for wearing T-shirts with political messages. Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the PRP, expressed this position during a meeting with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice-President, at his residence on Tuesday.

A statement from Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP National Publicity Secretary, indicated that Baba-Ahmed was part of the coalition delegation that met with Atiku and his campaign council. The coalition described the arrests as unacceptable and stated they would address the issue, warning against treating citizens as "hostages" released only under political conditions.

The delegation also discussed strategies to strengthen the opposition coalition in preparation for the 2027 general elections, agreeing on the importance of expanding its membership and capacity while continuing consultations with other political leaders and candidates interested in joining the alliance.