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Kuje eviction threat: Silence is ratification, ADC tells Tinubu
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Kuje eviction threat: Silence is ratification, ADC tells Tinubu

From Vanguard · () English

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  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized a reported eviction threat in Kuje, urging President Tinubu to address the situation.
  • The party views the threat as a dangerous escalation of political intimidation and a violation of citizens' rights.
  • The ADC asserts that Nigerians should not be forced to choose between their political affiliations and their right to reside anywhere in the country.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned a reported threat of eviction in Kuje, Nigeria, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to break his silence on the matter.

The party characterized the alleged threat as a "dangerous escalation of political intimidation." The ADC emphasized that such actions undermine the fundamental rights of Nigerians, who should not face the dilemma of choosing between their political allegiances and their right to live and reside anywhere within the country.

By remaining silent, the ADC argues, President Tinubu's administration risks implicitly ratifying these threats. The party warned that Nigerians cannot be coerced into compromising their freedom of movement and association based on their political choices.

The ADC's statement underscores concerns about political intolerance and the potential for disenfranchisement of citizens based on their party affiliations. The party insists on the protection of every Nigerian's right to live freely, regardless of their political standing.

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Originally published by Vanguard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.