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.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has opened up about what he calls a betrayal by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party. In a recent interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo revealed that his decision to quit the party earlier in February 2025 was influenced by Obi’s actions during a leadership crisis within the party.
Okonkwo, who once served as a spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign, said the former Anambra State governor ignored his counsel and returned to support the Julius Abure-led faction—despite ongoing controversies surrounding that group. He explained that Obi was misinformed by party executives who claimed that the Abure-led camp had been recognised by INEC. But in his view, Obi’s move went against everything he had previously stood for.
“Any serious politician knows how not to be misled,” Okonkwo said. “But in this case, it was Obi who betrayed me. I warned him—these people are not democratic. INEC recognition isn’t enough reason to return to a group that goes against the values you publicly uphold. If you align with them again, you risk your political credibility and everything you’ve worked for.”
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to keep unsettling those who oppose President Bola Tinubu by continuing to deliver impactful projects across Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of key roads including the Arterial Road N16 and other projects in the Katampe district, Wike said he now fully understands how much resentment some people have for the President’s achievements since taking office in 2023.
According to Wike, a recent moment while watching TV opened his eyes to how deeply some critics are affected by Tinubu’s progress. “Something just moved me to switch on the TV, and I saw the anger and pain on people’s faces,” Wike said. “Now I get it—some people are really hurting. So I’ve taken it upon myself to increase their blood pressure with more good work.”
He added that while critics stay bitter, he and others will keep enjoying the results of their efforts. “We’ll be smiling, moving around freely, while they stay mad and frustrated. That’s my new mission,” he said. Wike thanked President Tinubu for leading what he described as a development revolution in the FCT.
Nigerian Comedian Ali Baba reveals cost of political seats and positions in the Nigerian government.
The comedian reveals this information during a brief interview, he shares that one will need up to #1.2 Billion for a Senatorial seat. Meanwhile for a governor position, one will need 20-25 billion Naira.
Ali baba then argued on how the government focuses more on the financial aspect of election rather than the need of the people. He shares that’s why corruption citing election period is high.
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