ADC and Atiku Criticize Tinubu's Pardon of Convicted Drug Traffickers as Reckless

The African Democrat Congress (ADC) and Atiku Abubakar have strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu's decision to grant presidential pardons to convicted drug traffickers. The ADC's spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the action as reckless and a disgrace to the nation, warning that it could encourage crime and tarnish Nigeria's image globally.

The move has sparked outrage as it undermines the country's anti-drug efforts and justice system, especially given the severity of the crimes involved. Nigeria's drug law enforcement agencies, including the NDLEA, face significant challenges combatting drug trafficking, making the pardons controversial.