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After destroying opposition, they now want to shoot journalists — ADC slams Tinubu govt

  • On Saturday, The African Democratic Congress condemned Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike for threatening to "shoot" Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye following critical comments about Nigeria's political landscape.
  • Wednesday's edition of Politics Today sparked the clash when Okinbaloye questioned whether a one-party system could destroy Nigeria's democracy, prompting Wike to accuse the presenter of abandoning professional neutrality.
  • A coalition of 14 civil society and media rights groups issued a joint statement condemning the remark as "intimidation" that undermines press freedom in Nigeria.
  • Although Wike later clarified he intended no physical harm, critics expressed concern that President Bola Tinubu's government is targeting journalists, noting Nigeria ranks 122 out of 180 on global press freedom indices.
  • With the 2027 elections approaching, advocacy groups warned that conditional threats could embolden hostility toward journalists, potentially weakening democratic accountability and press freedom in Nigeria.
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The Whistler Nigeria broke the news in on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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