{"id":176800,"date":"2025-08-29T22:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T21:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/amnesty-international-report-on-nigeria-fake-and-mischievous"},"modified":"2025-08-29T23:42:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:42:45","slug":"amnesty-international-report-on-nigeria-fake-and-mischievous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/amnesty-international-report-on-nigeria-fake-and-mischievous","title":{"rendered":"Amnesty International Report on Nigeria Fake and Mischievous"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Northwest Democracy Monitoring Group, NDMG, has faulted the latest report released by Amnesty International on Nigeria, describing it as \u2018fake, mischievous and grossly misleading.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>In a statement by its Chairman, Abubakar Sani, the group said the figures cited in Amnesty\u2019s report were \u201cinflated, unsubstantiated and inflammatory,\u201d warning that such claims could incite division and unrest in the country.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cWe categorically challenge the numbers cited in this report, deeming them grossly inflated, misleading, and ultimately inflammatory.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is imperative that we clarify our position and call upon Amnesty International to reconsider its approach to Nigeria and our ongoing efforts to strengthen democracy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe report in question presents figures that, upon careful examination, lack the rigorous substantiation expected from an organization of Amnesty International\u2019s stature.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NDMG, committed to monitoring and promoting democratic values, has been on the ground, gathering data and insights from various communities across the Northwest region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur findings starkly contrast with the inflated figures presented by Amnesty, which appear to be designed not to inform but to incite unrest and division within our society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential to recognize that the context in which these figures are presented is equally important. The situation in Nigeria is complex, influenced by a myriad of socio-political factors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOversimplifying these issues through exaggerated statistics does a disservice to the people of Nigeria, who are striving for peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>The group further urged Amnesty International to collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of Nigeria\u2019s challenges, rather than relying on what it called \u201csensationalized data that fosters distrust and fear.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cMoreover, the timing of this report raises questions about its intentions. At a time when Nigeria is working diligently to address its challenges through dialogue and democratic processes, the dissemination of misleading information serves only to undermine these efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that such actions are not merely misguided but are indicative of a broader agenda that seeks to destabilize our nation. We implore Amnesty International to reflect on the potential consequences of its actions and to reconsider the impact of its reporting on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of these concerns, we call upon Amnesty International to leave Nigeria alone and redirect its focus toward areas where its efforts may be more constructive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur nation is not in need of external interference that exacerbates tensions; rather, we require support that acknowledges our sovereignty and respects our ongoing journey toward democratic consolidation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Northwest Democracy Monitoring Group stands firm in our commitment to transparency, accountability, and the promotion of democratic values. We will continue to monitor the situation in Nigeria closely and advocate for the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He urged Amnesty International to exercise greater caution and responsibility in its reporting, ensuring that it contributes positively to the discourse surrounding human rights and democracy in our nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Northwest Democracy Monitoring Group, NDMG, has faulted the latest report released by Amnesty International on Nigeria, describing it as \u2018fake, mischievous and grossly misleading.\u2019 In a statement by its Chairman, Abubakar Sani, the group said the figures cited in Amnesty\u2019s report were \u201cinflated, unsubstantiated and inflammatory,\u201d warning that such claims could [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":176799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,14],"tags":[14331,18611,254],"class_list":["post-176800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-amnesty-international","tag-ndmg","tag-nigeria"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Amnesty International Report on Nigeria Fake and Mischievous - 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