The Tinubu government in Nigeria is accused of engaging in political persecution against opposition parties.
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Updated Jul 8
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The Tinubu government in Nigeria is accused of engaging in political persecution against opposition parties.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The administration is facing lack of confidence ahead of 2027 elections, highlighted by a bill threatening free expression and civil rights.Sub-event
- The government filed charges against an ADC aspirant, with the Ministry of Environment listed as a complainant.Sub-event
Tinubu government faces accusations of political persecution by the ADC.1 source
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleges that the ruling establishment (APC) is attempting to exclude it from political processes in Nigeria.Also in this story
- An ADC chieftain, Isaiah, confirmed allegations to the Nigerian Tribune regarding the party's situation.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is active in Nigeria, condemning the All Progressives Congress's political moves regarding a same-faith ticket. Idris serves as the Secretary-General of ADC.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faults a presidential aide's delegation selection regarding the political processes in Nigeria.
- APC allegedly uses state power against Abubakar Malami while the African Democratic Congress challenges the ruling party's authority.
The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
- Minister Jumoke Oduwole delivered an address in Lagos detailing Nigeria's economic growth and administrative reforms.
- Macroeconomic issues in Nigeria are being discussed, including how Tinubu's policies affected debt revaluation, while Obasanjo reduced the national debt burden and Naira depreciation impacted external debt.
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African Democratic Congress
Nigerian Polictical Party
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
Related events
- Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, challenged Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Atiku Abubakar contests the election under the African Democratic Congress, raising tensions in Northern Nigeria.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the party's President, and the All Progressives Congress is the party in Lagos State.
- The African Democratic Congress calls for an inquiry into the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
- Nigerian political activity features candidates like Tinubu, Makinde, Obasanjo, and Falae contesting the election.