Weakness of opposition parties threatening Nigeria’s democracy, ADC National Chairman says

*Calls for D’ele Farotimi’s release

By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja

National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dr Ralph Okey Nwosu has declared that the weakness of the nation’s opposition parties is threatening the country’s democracy and exposing the citizens to great harm.
Dr Nwosu, who made the declaration on Thursday while speaking at the official launch of digital Political Academy at ADC Global Campus, Abuja, maintained that the opposition must stand up to be counted.
The ADC National Chairman equally called on the federal government to immediately release the human rights lawyer and activist, Mr D’ele Farotimi without any further delay.
He therefore appealed to government to call their security operatives to order regarding the way they carry out their operations.
Nwosu noted with regrets that institutions are being desecrated by the security agencies, while the citizens’ rights are being trampled upon.
According to the ADC National Chairman, “The state of the nation, worsening economy and security situation under the APC should challenge all opposition parties.
“The signal, from the Edo and Ondo elections and the human right abuse, show the weakness of the opposition.
“The weakness of the opposition threatens our democracy, the nation, and expose our citizens to great harm.
For the many families who cannot feed and poverty ravished, for our unemployed graduates, the opposition must stand up to be counted.
“Our Party, ADC and the PRP are committed to building a virile opposition and are standing firm together on Justice.
“We must not allow the chaos to override our stelar character as a transformation, innovation and value-driven political party.
“I am therefore honoured to stand before you today to announce the launch of our Digital Political Academy”, he said.
In the issue of the arrested Lawyer and Human rights activist, Dr Nwosu said, “I am sure you are aware of the arrest of Dele Farotimi. I call on the federal authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of this honourable gentle man. “As member of a disciplinal party ADC, we call for his immediate release and also ask the authorities to call their operatives to order. Institution are being desecrated; citizens’ Right are being trampled upon. All this must stop”, he stressed.
He explained that the Digital Political Academy, which was launched on Thursday, is dedicated to creating awareness and promoting enlightenment among both incoming politicians and the general public.
His. words, “This innovative initiative is designed to foster a more informed and engaged citizenry, equipped with the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to drive positive change in our society.
The Digital Political Academy is dedicated to creating awareness and promoting enlightenment among both incoming politicians and the general public.
“Our mission is to empower citizens with the tools and resources necessary to interrogate policies, hold politicians accountable, and make informed decisions at the polls.
“Through our academy, we will offer various programs and resources, including civic education, leadership development, policy analysis, and voter awareness”, he explained.

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