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Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by OEPHIUS(m): 12:20pm On Nov 01, 2019
A day turns two and now, it is over 92 days that a fierce critic of the ruling party, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, has been seen or heard about. That’s how long his wife has waited for the person at their doorstep to be him; how long his children have missed his adoring palm cuddle them to sleep on their bedside; and loved ones waited for their phones to ring and his voice is heard from the other side of the phone. That’s the extent of the phycological torture Dadiyata family has had to endure over his mysterious disappearance.

And, there is no end in sight to that traumatic experience. No one has owned up to having him even though he was forcibly whisked away right in front of his residence in Barnawa area of Kaduna state. It was on the 2nd of August, 2019 and nothing has been heard about him to date. The premise for his abduction is unclear and whereabouts are unknown.

But what is puzzling, is the muted response of the government to the sudden disappearance of Dadiyata. For weeks that the University lecturer is missing, the ruling government, either in Kaduna state or his home state of Kano, has maintained a deafening silence. And that is fuelling theories that Dadiyata’s disappearance may be political.

Whether online or offline, Dadiyata was consistent in voicing his disapproval of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government and bemoaned the trajectory of the country under the ruling party. Times without number, Dadiyata would take to his Twitter page to lament the disturbing surge of poverty among Nigerians and point out bad governance as the underlining cause of the situation facing the country.

For him, those in government are not serving the people as they should. He was an example of what good leadership could yield and he wants many other Nigerians to benefit from the opportunity the country offers just like he did. That was why he’s a staunch follower of a former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who sponsored him and many other Kano indigenes abroad for education without political considerations.

His intention is noble and patriotic. That is what usually irritates him when he noticed poor governance and increasing pressed for a better service for citizens. The essence of any government is to serve the people and if Dadiyata is not impressed, it is within his right as a citizen to voice out.

But his voice in demanding better service for the people seemed to have grown so loud that someone is terrified. And the question that agitates many minds including mine is ‘who is terrified by Dadiyata voice’? Those inquisitive minds are well aware of Dadiyata’s calm, friendly and trouble-free personality and were not able to get the motivation for his disappearance.

What is more disturbing and painful is the feeling of what his family and loved ones must be passing through. This was obvious when Dadiyata’s wife busted into tears during a telephone interview with Premium Times when she said: “The children have been asking for their father.” No child would not notice their father not being around for over 92 days.

But the most disturbing part is when she said: “The Police are telling us they would do their best and we have not been able to get more than that from them”. It’s unimaginable that anyone could just disappearance and after days, the police would still be clueless about where to look or give the family a glimpse of hope. And this was the same Police that the “patrol team led by the DPO quickly moved to the scene but the hoodlums had already escaped with the victim,” and went on to say “the command (Kaduna Police) is currently making efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspected criminals and rescue the victim.”

For sometimes now, the manner in which vocal voices have gone missing or arrested on trump up charges have raised great concerns on the tolerance to divergent views. Even more disturbing is the impunity with which those who despise criticisms, abuse their privileges and excessively unleash state apparatus to silence opposing voices by taking them out of circulation.

Stories of critics railroaded, harassed, intimidated and hurled into detentions are become frequent, stirring fears on the minds of the people about their safety after speaking. Joseph Odok, Stephen Kefason, and some unknown critics are languishing in prison or detention facilities across the country. Their crimes, just like Dadiyata, are being vocal critics of government policies and asking for better services for the people.

But that of Dadiyata is, even more, a nightmare for his family. No one deserves such a traumatic experience and anyone holding Dadiyata should halt that horrible pain. The unending trauma that the people holding Dadiyata has passed on his family is too frightening and this experience must end. I add my voice to the campaign to #FreeDadiyata now

Oke Umurhohwo is a Political Analyst and Strategist. He tweets via @OkeStalyf and can be reached via oke.umu@gmail.com

http://leaders.ng/who-is-terrified-by-dadiyatas-voice-by-oke-umurhohwo-okestalyf/

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by ZombieTERROR: 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2019
A dictator is in power

God punish all those supporting this evil administration

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by hidhrhis(m): 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2019
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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Ggand23: 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2019
Hmm
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by MackDams(m): 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2019
waddup
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Antoeni(m): 1:01pm On Nov 01, 2019
I don't know him
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by yudee233: 1:02pm On Nov 01, 2019
Hmmm
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Nobody: 1:02pm On Nov 01, 2019
APC is becoming like PDP.

This sure isn't the change that Nigerians voted for in 2015 and 19.

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Adekunleideology(m): 1:03pm On Nov 01, 2019
Okay

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by ainas247: 1:03pm On Nov 01, 2019
shocked
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by hidhrhis(m): 1:04pm On Nov 01, 2019
their is no freedom of speech in my country you talk they cut you off

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by helinues: 1:04pm On Nov 01, 2019
So if person decided to marry a new wife in secret, na still work of APC ??

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Drsmith01(m): 1:05pm On Nov 01, 2019
There is freedom of speech but not after speech. Them go find you ni

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Nobody: 1:06pm On Nov 01, 2019
helinues:
So if person decided to marry a new wife in secret, na still work of APC ??

You these APC people....a chap has dissapeared into government custody, is kept incommunicado for 3 months...and you are here cracking jokes?

You people are becoming like PDP and the Army dictators every day.

Better start enforcing your change...or na story dem dey tell us?

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by DonFreshmoney(m): 1:06pm On Nov 01, 2019
I suspect El rufai in this Dadiyata case..

I added 1 + 1 and el rufai is my answer. That short midget has a hand in his disappearance

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Ggand23: 1:07pm On Nov 01, 2019
El rufai of course
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by helinues: 1:10pm On Nov 01, 2019
PoliticalWitch:


You these APC people....a chap has dissapeared into government custody, is kept incommunicado for 3 months...and you are here cracking jokes?

You people are becoming like PDP and the Army dictators every day.

Better start enforcing your change...or na story dem dey tell us?

I beg your pardon, Who are the APC people?

Where were you whenever we condemn this same government?

Must everything be attributed to the ruling party just because a Political commentator is missing?

Ayam not understanding!
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Maxcollins042(m): 1:11pm On Nov 01, 2019
That is Nigeria for you and me where autocracy and dictatorship are dressed in the attire of democracy and presented to us.
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Nobody: 1:11pm On Nov 01, 2019
helinues:


I beg your pardon, Who are the APC people?

Where were you wheneer we ondemn this same government?

Must everything be attributed to the ruling party just because a Political commentator is missing?


So you are denying you are an APC supporter?

Okay.

Ah well, poltics in this country is a good game of musical chairs...you win you chop.

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Dreal1247: 1:12pm On Nov 01, 2019
So unfortunate. Pathetic indeed.

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by calberian: 1:12pm On Nov 01, 2019
Wow

So reminiscent of the days of the Abacha junta and those journalists from Tell magazine.

Those dudes are the real democracy heroes

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by helinues: 1:14pm On Nov 01, 2019
PoliticalWitch:


So you are denying you are an APC supporter?

Okay.

Ah well, poltics in this country is a good game of musical chairs...you win you chop.

So it is a must for someone to registered as a party member before expressing his voice?

So one can't have interest by not participating?

Let Pdp presents Better and credible candidates first and see if I am a party person
Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by lenghtinny(m): 1:15pm On Nov 01, 2019
helinues:
So if person decided to marry a new wife in secret, na still work of APC ??
So na marriage make dem kidnap am for hin gateangry

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by Nobody: 1:16pm On Nov 01, 2019
helinues:


So it is a must for someone to registered as a party member before expressing his voice?

So one can't have interest but not participating?

Let Pdp presents Better and credible candidates first and see if I am a party person

Meanwhile, the security situation in this country under your APC is bad.

Someone has dissapeared, and you were joking that 'he has married new wife'

Maybe that's how you people in APC are joking about out problems, since una don chop belefull...

Anyway, what makes me sad is PDP is no better.

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by helinues: 1:20pm On Nov 01, 2019
PoliticalWitch:


Meanwhile, the security situation in this country under your APC is bad.

Someone has dissapeared, and you were joking that 'he has married new wife'

Maybe that's how you people in APC are joking about out problems, since una don chop belefull...

Anyway, what makes me sad is PDP is no better.

Brother, this was yesterday post by me..

May be that will change your impressions'

Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by SarkinYarki: 1:22pm On Nov 01, 2019
Too many missing people under this govt ..This govt is worse that pol pots govt

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by lenghtinny(m): 1:23pm On Nov 01, 2019
helinues:


So it is a must for someone to registered as a party member before expressing his voice?

So one can't have interest by not participating?

Let Pdp presents Better and credible candidates first and see if I am a party person
Apc and Pdp are not the only political parties in Nigeria.

If Pdp doesn't field a credible candidate, that does not mean Nigerians should support any idiot Apc throws in their face angry

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by jojothaiv(m): 1:38pm On Nov 01, 2019
Whenever I read "A Man Of The People" I tend to mirror the event therein to what is obtainable in our society today. You can't be a fiery critic of the system and don't expect them not to check mate you..... Even if they pretend like it's freedom of speech everywhere they will still find a way to send their dogs after you.



How about Fikayo Soyombo, the investigative journalist that detailed the rate of corruption going on in the prison system?

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Re: Oke Umurhohwo: Who Is Terrified Of Dadiyata’s Voice? by EkwensuAmosu1: 1:43pm On Nov 01, 2019
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helinues:


Brother, this was yesterday post by me..

May be that will change your impressions'
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trash

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