The Nigerian Youth Organisation, NYO, a coalition of youth groups, has called on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to caution Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru over threats to opposition political parties in the state ahead of 2027 elections
Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Comrade Nasir Doka, the Deputy National President of the group, urged security agencies to take note of the “inflammatory rhetoric” from Governor Nwifuru against political actors in the state, especially the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-East.
Doka stated that the threats portends danger and cautioned that public office holders must recognise the influence of their words and the responsibility that comes with leadership.
According to Doka, the governor’s comments have generated concern among many Nigerians, particularly young people, who view such language as capable of being interpreted as threatening, intimidating, or inconsistent with the spirit of democratic engagement.
“The Nigeria Youth Organization considers it necessary to draw national attention to the gravity of such rhetoric when it emanates from the office of a sitting governor,” he said.
The NYO stated that it “firmly believes that democracy is sustained by tolerance, dissent, criticism, and competition of ideas. No democracy can flourish where citizens become afraid to express political opinions. No democracy can thrive where opposition voices fear intimidation. No democracy can mature where criticism of government is perceived as hostility”.
“The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees freedom of expression, freedom of association, and political participation.
“These rights are not privileges granted
