Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has denied allegations that he ordered the arrest and detention of anyone expressing "Tinubu Must Go" sentiments. The allegations were made by the Action Democratic Congress (ADC)'s Presidential Campaign Council in a statement issued on Sunday. Zulum's spokesperson, Malam Dauda Iliya, described the allegations as "unprofessional" and accused the ADC of misrepresenting the governor's recent media briefing.
According to Governor Zulum's spokesperson, the ADC's statement was poorly constructed and driven by political desperation. The governor's administration has been praised for its efforts to restore peace and stability in Borno State, which has been plagued by the Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum's media briefing was focused on addressing the recent spike in social vices and crimes threatening the state's peace and stability.
During the media briefing, Governor Zulum emphasized that his administration would not tolerate social urchins and criminals plunging the state into violence. He referred to young men moving around wearing shirts emblazoned with knives and clubs, portraying violence. The governor's comments were taken out of context by some media outlets, which crafted a narrative to portray him as heavy-handed.
The Borno State government has set up an Anti-Vices security outfit to address the rise in gangsterism, kidnapping of underage girls, illegal abortions, phone snatching, and other social vices. Since the outfit began operating, Maiduguri and its environs have become safer, with a sharp drop in social vices and criminal activity. Governor Zulum's administration has achieved significant success in restoring peace and stability to the state.
The ADC's statement was seen as a case of self-indictment, as Governor Zulum never mentioned the #TinubuMustGo group, ADC, or any opposition group in his media briefing. The party's statement appears to be taking responsibility for the crimes committed by these groups across the state. Governor Zulum's administration has emphasized that it will not allow the state's hard-earned peace to be truncated.
Governor Zulum's spokesperson urged the ADC to join the call to ensure that nothing tampers with the recent peace and stability achieved under the administration. He emphasized that it is a record-low time to play politics on the subject of peace and security, especially in Borno. The governor's administration has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
The denial by Governor Zulum and his spokesperson has cleared the air on the allegations made by the ADC. The governor's focus on maintaining peace and stability in Borno State has been commended by many, and his administration's efforts to address social vices and crimes have been praised. The ADC's statement has been seen as a political gaffe, and the party has been urged to be more responsible in its utterances.
Key points
- Governor Zulum's administration has achieved significant success in restoring peace and stability to Borno State.
- The ADC's statement was seen as a case of self-indictment.
- Governor Zulum's administration has emphasized that it will not allow the state's hard-earned peace to be truncated.
