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Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC has described President Bola Tinubu-led administration akin to that of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in terms of human rights violation, opposition suppression and disregard for the Nigerian Constitution.
The group regretted that Tinubu’s administration has continued the practices witnessed under Buhari’s regime, including detention of individuals beyond legally permissible duration.
Executive Director of RULAAC, Okechukwu Nwanguma made the disclosure while reacting to the continued detention of protesters during the August #EndBadGovernance# protest across the country.
He said, “Some of the protesters are still in custody, with stringent bail conditions and unpalatable treatment meted to them.
“Despite Tinubu’s promise of commitment to upholding the rule of law, his government’s actions seem to tell a different story. This is indeed surprising, given his past as a pro-democracy advocate in Nigeria.”
The RULAAC boss further condemned government’s support of security agencies to perpetrate inhuman acts against citizens who dare to oppose observed obnoxious policies of the government.
“The rule of law and human rights protection are fundamental aspects of a just society.
“In Nigeria, the judiciary plays a crucial role in enforcing court judgments and safeguarding human rights.
“However, the government’s endorsement of security and law enforcement agencies’ actions, which violate the Constitution, undermines these principles.
“To address these concerns, President Tinubu must ensure that his government upholds the Constitution and protects human rights,” he posited.
Nwanguma advocated constitutional reforms, judicial independence and government accountability, as ways Tinubu administration could commence redemption of itself.
“The government must implement reforms to prevent security agencies from acting outside the Constitution, ensure the judiciary remains independent and impartial in enforcing court judgments, as well as hold security and law enforcement agencies accountable for their actions.
“Notably, President Tinubu has pledged to support the judiciary in upholding the Constitution and promoting the rule of law. Yet, actions speak louder than words.
“The administration must take concrete steps to address these issues and restore faith in the government’s commitment to human rights and the rule of law,” he stressed.
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