By Tgnews Reporter, Abuja
The Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) has issued a scathing rebuke of a recent State House press release that targeted former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan over his reported intention to contest an election. In a fiery statement, MEN described the move as a “reckless abuse of state power” and a direct assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles.
The group, led by Commandant General Solomon Dalung, Esq., condemned the presidential appointee responsible for the release, accusing the administration of using public resources to intimidate a private citizen. “Goodluck Jonathan has the same constitutional right as any Nigerian to seek elective office,” the statement read. “No one, not even those in Aso Rock, has the authority to silence him.”
No one, not even those in Aso Rock, has the authority to silence him
MEN framed the incident as a sign of “deep insecurity” within the government and a fear of the people’s democratic will. The group emphasized that state power is a trust held for the Nigerian people, not a tool for bullying citizens or suppressing opposition.
“Democracy is not a personal estate,” Dalung declared, warning against authoritarian tendencies that threaten Nigeria’s democratic space.
The organization called for an immediate apology to Dr. Jonathan, sanctions against the official behind the press release, and a firm commitment from the Tinubu administration to refrain from such actions in the future. “Nigerians will not tolerate any attempt to shrink our democratic space or silence opposition voices,” the statement asserted. “Nigeria is not a dictatorship, and we will resist every attempt to make it one.”
Nigerians will not tolerate any attempt to shrink our democratic space or silence opposition voices
The controversy has sparked widespread debate, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the use of state machinery to target political opponents. As the nation gears up for future elections, MEN’s statement serves as a rallying cry for the protection of democratic rights and freedoms.
