ADC Decries Police Clampdown On ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Rally In Kano

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has condemned the disruption of the peaceful “Tinubu Must Go” rally in Kano by the Kano State Police Command, describing the action as shameful, unconstitutional and a descent into authoritarianism.
In a statement on Sunday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the council said the police violated Nigerians’ rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
The rally, led by Barrister Abba Hikima and organised by concerned youths, was reportedly disrupted after police operatives barricaded The Avenue Event Center, venue of the gathering, ...