{"id":194949,"date":"2026-02-14T23:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubu-government-targets-opposition-shields-apc-members"},"modified":"2026-02-15T01:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T00:00:55","slug":"tinubu-government-targets-opposition-shields-apc-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/tinubu-government-targets-opposition-shields-apc-members","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu Government Targets Opposition Shields APC Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Idris Kalgo has accused President Bola Tinubu-led government of targeting opposition members for investigations, while shielding ruling APC politicians.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Trust TV, Kalgo questioned why there is a selective enforcement of investigations forced against opposition members in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy is it only ADC members who are being pursued?\u201dhe asked.<\/p>\n<p>He further criticized what he described as a double standard, pointing out that members of the ruling APC appear immune from scrutiny, while ADC members face arrests and investigations.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cAs long as you are a member of the APC, you are safe. You are not corrupt. But the moment you leave, you are suddenly labeled corrupt and targeted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He cited examples of politicians who switched parties without repercussions, including Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, former running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 elections, who joined the APC but continues to face no active legal consequences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere is he now?\u201d Kalgo asked.<\/p>\n<p>Kalgo also referenced former APC governors, including Yahaya Bello, questioning why no immediate actions have been taken against them despite various allegations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have seen attempts at arrests, even at airports, but ultimately they remain free. Why is democracy applied selectively?\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are tired of poor governance. Nigerians want their voices heard, and leaders should allow democracy to flow,\u201d Kalgo said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kalgo, the crackdown on ADC members is a strategic move to slow down opposition momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese people are capable of challenging power. That\u2019s why they are afraid,\u201d he asserted.<\/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. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Idris Kalgo has accused President Bola Tinubu-led government of targeting opposition members for investigations, while shielding ruling APC politicians. 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