SDP Candidate Adebayo Demands Release of Borno Protesters

Prince Adewale Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called for the immediate release of five men detained in Borno State for opposing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The detainees, identified as Ba’ana Grema, Mustapha Abba, Abacha Mohammed Ali, Adam Umar Gubio, and Abdulhamid Mohammed, are reportedly held in a correctional facility.

Adebayo described their detention as unjust and a violation of democratic freedoms in a statement issued by the Movement Adebayo for President (MAP). He emphasized that citizens should be allowed to criticize government policies without fear of intimidation.

Adebayo argued that wearing T-shirts with the inscription “Tinubu Must Go” does not constitute criminal conduct. He urged the Borno State Government, the police, and the Federal Government to respect citizens' rights and called for the Nigeria Police Force to remain neutral during the upcoming political campaign season.

Adebayo reiterated his commitment to addressing issues like poverty and insecurity while advocating for a Nigeria where citizens can freely express their political views.