Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the administration of Chief Bola Tinubu to stop intensifying tensions in Nigeria, citing economic hardship and growing authoritarian actions by security forces.
Her statement followed the recent detention of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) and a raid on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja.
Although Ajaero has been released, Ezekwesili condemned the government’s actions, expressing concern over the increasing use of security apparatuses to intimidate and harass Nigerians.
Ezekwesili’s remarks, posted on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, warned the administration that Nigerians would not tolerate repressive governance again. She stressed the need for wisdom from the Tinubu government to prevent further social and political unrest.
Ezekwesili stated, “So as if this severest economic hardship unleashed on citizens by the @nigeriagov of @NGRPresident @officialABAT is not traumatizing enough, the country’s security apparatuses are now daily deployed to harass and intimidate Nigerians.
“I wanted to be certain of the news yesterday that the latest victims of draconian assault on rights are the NLC @NLCHeadquarters and its President @JoeAjaero94024 as @SERAPNigeria .
“So I ask, “What really is motivating this administration of @officialABAT to create this horrible tension in the country for an already badly distressed people?”
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“Whatever is driving this repressive onslaught, here are 3 things the @NGRPresident has to do to stop heating up the country:
“The @OfficialDSSNG @PoliceNG must immediately comply with the constitution and laws of the land- release Ajaero, vacate @SERAPNigeria, return their documents, repair damaged property and compensate them for all losses inflicted.
“The @PoliceNG @OfficialDSSNG must release all the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters that are unconstitutionally detained or being prosecuted by the security establishment for no good reason than the intoxication and intolerance of @officialABAT and his crew that seized power through an election that failed all tests of credibility.
“The @NGRPresident and the @nassnigeria should immediately commence plans for a Citizens-led National Conversation and Constitutional process for Nigeria.
“If there is any wisdom left at all, this @NigeriaGov would do well to stop digging further into a hole. Nigerians acting collectively will never again accept any draconian rule,” she added.
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