Politics
Kwankwaso Condemns Arraignment of 67 Minors for Protest, Calls for Focus on Nigeria’s Real Issues
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has voiced his shock and deep concern over the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja.
These children, reportedly arrested for participating in the End Bad Governance protest, appear to be visibly malnourished and in need of medical care.
According to Kwankwaso, these minors have been forced to undergo an experience no child should face, especially when they should be in school, learning, and growing up with proper support.
The arraignment itself, he highlighted, brings attention to the vulnerability of minors and the importance of protecting children from such distressing circumstances.
The sheer number of children involved is unprecedented, he added and goes against principles of human rights and dignity.
“As leaders,” Kwankwaso emphasized, “we must protect the most vulnerable among us, particularly children, women, the elderly, and those in need.”
He underlined that the government should not be involved in actions that contradict this commitment to protection.
Adding to his concerns was the stringent bail condition imposed on the minors.
One of the requirements involves a 10-million-naira bond and the provision of a Grade 15 civil servant as surety—an almost impossible expectation for teenagers and their families.
Such conditions, Kwankwaso pointed out, are absurd and only add to the burden on families already struggling under Nigeria’s economic pressures.
The Child’s Rights Act of 2003 stands as a critical foundation for Kwankwaso’s argument.
Section 11 of the Act guarantees every child’s dignity and protection from physical, mental, and emotional harm.
According to Kwankwaso, these minors have experienced neglect, and such treatment goes against everything the Act is designed to uphold.
He called for an immediate review of the charges against the children to allow them to return to their families and pursue a responsible life.
Kwankwaso also urged the Federal Government to focus on more pressing issues, including banditry, kidnapping, Boko Haram insurgency, and Nigeria’s severe economic challenges, rather than targeting minors.
In his view, Nigeria’s current circumstances demand attention to the root causes of unrest—security concerns, electricity instability, and economic hardship.
The use of state resources to detain children only detracts from efforts that should be channelled toward these core challenges, he argued, concluding with a call for a renewed commitment to the protection and welfare of Nigeria’s youth.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be based on the performance of candidates, not defections.
The party stressed that defections alone do not win elections, noting that credibility, leadership, and results matter more. This was said in response to comments credited to former governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The APC also dismissed claims that the opposition’s performance in Lagos weakened the party, pointing out that voters later reaffirmed their support by re-electing the APC in the governorship election and subsequent polls.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.
The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.
“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”
Media personality Dele Momodu reacts and shares his thoughts regarding First Lady Remi Tinubu interrupting the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during a recent event.
The event was the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In the scene, while Governor Adeleke was giving a speech, he began with a worship song. But while singing, the First Lady stood up and met him to inform him to stop singing and go directly to his speech instead.
Media personality Dele then reacted and questioned why she would do something like that, asking if she would have done the same kind of interruption if it were the recitation of the Qur’an.
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