The Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy’s claims that state officials abused Magistrate and Area Courts to harass and intimidate political opponents have been strongly refuted by the Kebbi State Government.
The state government characterized the allegations as being fabricated, malicious, and made up on purpose.
Over 20 people are being held in jail on frivolous charges, according to Kalu Kalu Agu, Head of Legal Services at the Centre, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday.
Ibrahim Adamu Augie, who shared a video on health issues in Kebbi, and Mukhtar Dan Baturiya, who allegedly lied to state officials and was detained and found guilty on false charges, are just two people who have been detained and convicted of false charges.
Abubakar Sa’adu Fakai, the former leader of the APC North-West, resigns from his party.
Ahmad Tijjani Musa and Ibrahim Bature, who are alleged to have been targeted by state government agents for allegedly exercising their fundamental right to comment on public matters, are other people who are reportedly facing similar treatment.
The Kebbi State Governor’s chief press secretary, Ahmed Idris, refuted the claims as being unsupported and without any supporting evidence.
He emphasized that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris is run by the people for the people, and by the people.
Idris added that the current administration is inclusive and carries out its responsibilities for all citizens.
He referred to the allegations as an attempt to deceive Kebbi State’s governor from delivering democratic dividends to the state’s residents.
The allegations, according to Idris, suggest that the governor’s administration is unhappy with the development projects being carried out.
Source: Channels TV
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