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.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.
She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.
“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.
According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.
“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”
Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.
“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.
The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.
He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”
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