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Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress Presidential candidate (ADC) Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of five Nigerians reportedly arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State, over T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.”

Atiku made the demand in a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.

According to the statement, the five men were arrested after allegedly wearing the T-shirts around the West End Roundabout area of Maiduguri. A police First Information Report reportedly accused them of criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, disturbance of public peace and thuggery.

The defendants, identified as Baba Aji Gremami, Mustapha Abba Yemen, Abbacha Mohammed Ali, Adam Umar Gubio and Abdulhamid Mohammed, have reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Their case was adjourned until October 6, 2026, for a ruling on their bail application, while the substantive matter was fixed for October 26.

Reacting to the development, Atiku recalled President Bola Tinubu’s opposition to fuel price increases under former President Goodluck Jonathan, arguing that Nigerians should also be allowed to express their dissatisfaction with current policies.

“Tinubu opposed Jonathan’s fuel policy in the streets. Nigerians are living with the consequences of Tinubu’s fuel policy in their homes,” Atiku said.

He added that the expression “Tinubu Must Go” represented a demand for political change and argued that people should not be detained simply for wearing shirts bearing the slogan.

The ADC campaign council statement further quoted Atiku as saying, “‘Tinubu Must Go’ is a demand for political change. It is not a weapon, a threat or a crime.”

Ofunaofu:
We were told he fought for democracy.

Now, under him, apparently, democracy comes with handcuffs.

The same people who weren’t arrested when they shouted “Jonathan must go” are now arresting people for saying “Tinubu must go.”

So much for the struggle for democracy. It seems the freedom to protest expired the moment the grabbed power

A NADECO wannabe, indeed.

Obiedun:
That is story. If you yourself fail to behave well, we will jail you and nothing go happen. There's a limit to everything even your rights.

Obiedun:
That is story. If you yourself fail to behave well, we will jail you and nothing go happen. There's a limit to everything even your rights.

MaziObinnaokija:
He should go and RELEASE them.

Obiedun:
That is story. If you yourself fail to behave well, we will jail you and nothing go happen. There's a limit to everything even your rights.

Ofunaofu:
We were told he fought for democracy.

Now, under him, apparently, democracy comes with handcuffs.

The same people who weren’t arrested when they shouted “Jonathan must go” are now arresting people for saying “Tinubu must go.”

So much for the struggle for democracy. It seems the freedom to protest expired the moment they grabbed it snatch it and run away with power

A NADECO wannabe, indeed.

Ofunaofu:
Behave well is how governments turn rightful dissent into disobedience.

Yes, rights have limits, but who decides what bad behaviour is? If “Jonathan must go” was legitimate political expression yesterday, why is “Tinubu must go” an offence today?

Democracy isn’t the freedom to speak only when government approves.

And remember: the government you defend today may one day make you its victim. When that happens, don’t assume the same machinery you applauded for silencing others will come to your rescue.

Defend rights as principles, not privileges.

Otherwise, it isn’t democracy

Obiedun:
That is story. If you yourself fail to behave well, we will jail you and nothing go happen. There's a limit to everything even your rights.

MaziObinnaokija:
Go and "sew" your own TINUBU MUST GO and WAKE UP MIRACULOUSLY in OLOKUTA PRISON

Lifediary:
TINUBU is a democrat. Abi now

SixSeven:
"Everyone claims to be democratic but not everyone is faithful to his or her word. We have governments that are democracies on paper, but not in function. They are democracies in form but not in substance. We have governments that only know democracy primarily through breaching it"

~ words on marble by Jagaban Asiwaju BAT

He built people, he built democracy. Last week he said he will send the SP to the opposition camp. Time will reveal itself 🤡



https://dailypost.ng/2013/06/12/days-after-ribadus-salvo-tinubu-berates-jonathans-administration-leaks-apcs-manifesto/

Obiedun:
That is story. If you yourself fail to behave well, we will jail you and nothing go happen. There's a limit to everything even your rights.

reddingtonblack:
Where is the man that jailed obasanjo ...today

Look here boy ..We have seen people stand and call themselves Almighty God ... today they are rotten six feet worm n termite eating them

Tinubu naa small boy where Dem Baba Adedibu rule Nigeria, those ones no hide they dominated like god .... Go to his house in ibadan nd see the desert state, his children cant even command local govt

There is Alexandra the Great, Go n read history everything na time

Na we dey there We fit say make DAy remain make Night stop ..wehdone

I promise you one thing Nigerian wil celebrate Tinubu death whenever it happens more than Abacha death ....You will see joy that day