A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna, Yusuf Ali, has condemned the brutalization of citizens by politicians and their thugs.
He specifically referenced a viral clip showing the dehumanization of Danbilki Kommanda, a political activist.
Ali called on the international community, particularly the European Union, United States, and United Kingdom, in a statement on Thursday to take decisive action against public officials who sponsor thugs to brutalize citizens for their political views, according to TheCable.
He advocated for the withdrawal of visas from these officials, stating that it would send a strong message that the international community will not tolerate human rights violations and democratic principles.
Ali emphasized that Nigeria is a democracy where individuals have the right to express their opinions without fear of violence or retribution.
He urged the relevant authorities to investigate the incident, bring the perpetrators to justice, and implement measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The APC chieftain reiterated his party’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, and fostering a political environment where every Nigerian can freely express their opinions without fear.
“I call upon the international community, most especially the European Union, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom to take immediate and decisive action by profiling public officials who are found to be sponsoring thugs to brutalize citizens for their political views,” he said.
“These officials must be held accountable for their actions, and one effective measure would be the withdrawal of their visas.
“This step will send a clear and unambiguous message that the international community will not tolerate such gross violations of human rights and democratic principles.
“Let me remind some of our political leaders that Nigeria is NOT under a dictatorship and our party, the APC remains committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, and fostering a political environment where every Nigerian can freely express their opinions without fear.
“I urge all relevant authorities to investigate this incident thoroughly, bring the perpetrators to justice, and implement measures to prevent such occurrence in the future.”
