Human Rights Abuses Under Tinubu Presidency: Concerns Raise Over President's Performance

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has faced mounting criticism from human rights activist and National President of the Ambassadors of Peace and Enlightenment Foundation (AMPEF), Comrade Saviour Iche, regarding his administration's handling of human rights. Iche stated that the Tinubu presidency has seen a significant increase in human rights abuses, with many Nigerians living in fear of speaking out against the government due to the risk of arrest and persecution. Journalists are also reportedly afraid to write about sensitive topics, as they fear retribution. The human rights activist pointed to the case of minors arrested and detained for months in Kaduna for participating in a protest as a stark example of the administration's human rights record.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comrade Saviour Iche, National President of AMPEF, has scored President Bola Tinubu low on human rights performance, citing the increase in human rights abuses under his administration.
  • Iche stated that the Tinubu presidency has seen a significant rise in the number of people arrested and prosecuted, with many fearing detention and persecution for speaking out against the government.
  • Journalists are reportedly afraid to write about sensitive topics, fearing arrest and persecution.
  • The human rights activist pointed to the case of minors arrested and detained for months in Kaduna for participating in a protest as an example of the administration's human rights record.
  • Iche accused President Tinubu of surrounding himself with people who tell him only what he wants to hear, and of being ignorant of the happenings in the country.
  • Iche called on the president to live up to his promise of respecting the economic and human rights of the Nigerian people.
  • The courts have been criticized for not rising to the occasion to save the people whose rights have been violated.

Statistics:

  • 2 years since President Tinubu assumed office (as indicated by Comrade Saviour Iche).
  • An increase in the number of people arrested and prosecuted under the Tinubu administration.
  • An increase in the number of journalists afraid to write about sensitive topics due to the fear of arrest and persecution.
  • The number of minors arrested and detained for months in Kaduna for participating in a protest (not specified).

Sources:

  • Comrade Saviour Iche (National President of AMPEF)
  • Daily Independent (Interview with Comrade Saviour Iche)