National Assembly targeting civil society, media ahead of 2027 poll — Rafsanjani

The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Rafsanjani, has alleged that the National Assembly is pushing legislative proposals aimed at restricting civil society organisations, the media and digital platforms as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election.
Speaking on ARISE NEWS on Thursday, Rafsanjani warned that the proposed bills could shrink civic space, weaken democratic participation and limit citizens’ ability to demand accountability from public officials.
He argued that some of the measures, including proposals requiring media organisations to establish offices in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, would impose unn...