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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is \u201cnot afraid\u201d of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.<\/p>\n

Wike had said he would have \u201cbroken his TV screen and shot\u201d Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The minister\u2019s remarks has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International accusing him of using \u201creckless and violent language\u201d.<\/p>\n

But Okinbaloye on Sunday doubled down on his views and said violent rhetorics have no place in a democracy.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThe fact remains that our democracy is in danger if we allow one-way traffic in balloting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not a warning to the opposition or ruling party. But to all Nigerians who believe in the development of our nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI received a call from the honourable minister, who clarified the intention was not as conveyed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile that is noted, it is important that violent rhetoric or threats are never appropriate responses to dissent in a democratic society.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me clear: I am not afraid and I will never be intimidated.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe may disagree and as humans we may err, but dissent must never descend into hostility or harm.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will continue to do what I love, asking the necessary questions and holding power to account.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is \u201cnot afraid\u201d of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike had said he would have \u201cbroken his TV screen and shot\u201d Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria. 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