Disturbing reports have emerged alleging that the Kaduna State Government, under Governor Uba Sani, is planning to arrest a prominent youth leader, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Chairman, and political analyst, Honourable Jamilu Shuaibu Jetta, for his critical views on governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna State.
Hon. Jetta is known for his incisive and well-reasoned critiques of government policies, focusing on failed promises, abandoned projects, the plight of pensioners, deteriorating security, and systemic neglect in Kaduna State. His commentaries, devoid of insults or polemics, serve as a necessary check on power, ensuring accountability in a democracy. Yet, it appears the government is now threatened by his voice and seeks to silence him through intimidation and unlawful arrest.
This move represents a dangerous escalation in the suppression of dissent in Kaduna State. Democracy thrives on opposition, debate, and the free expression of grievances. When a government resorts to coercion instead of engaging with criticism, it betrays its fear of truth and its contempt for democratic principles.
If Hon. Jetta is arrested for merely exercising his constitutional right to free speech, it will confirm Kaduna State’s descent into authoritarian rule. The world is watching, and we will not remain silent. We call on civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and the international community to hold the Kaduna State Government accountable should any harm come to him.
Governor Uba Sani must remember that leadership requires tolerance, not tyranny. Arresting critics will not erase failures; it will only amplify them. We demand that the Kaduna State Government refrain from this reckless action and focus instead on addressing the very issues Hon. Jetta has courageously highlighted.
The struggle for good governance continues—and no amount of intimidation will stop it.
All media houses, human rights organizations, and the general public should take note
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