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According to the @StateDept, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (@inecnigeria), though supported by the United States and the European Union (@EUCouncil), has the capacity to credibly manage federal elections. Yet #INEC has demonstrated serious weaknesses in safeguarding free, fair, and credible elections when confronted with deliberate efforts by #Nigerian political actors to manipulate and undermine the voting process. This was evident during the 2023 Nigerian elections, and current developments suggest the same pattern may be emerging again. The U.S. House and Senate are currently on Easter recess, but we are actively echoing the State Department’s assessment to key members of Congress and intend to brief congressional leadership and senior members of the U.S. National Security Council early next week. Unlike the #Biden Administration, which took no meaningful action in 2023, it is not in President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)’s nature to remain passive in the face of an election being openly undermined. We will recommend to the Office of the President and Congress that Global Magnitsky sanctions (#GloMag) be imposed on any Nigerian politician or official of the @inecnigeria who engages in efforts to rig Nigeria's ongoing electoral process. These measures should include freezing all foreign assets, restricting access to the global financial system, and imposing travel bans on individuals and their immediate family members. @HouseForeignGOP @HouseForeign @SFRCdems @SecRubio @StateDept @AsstSecStateAF @SenateForeign @SFRCdems @atiku @officialABAT @NGRPresident @HouseNGR @NGRSenate @CNNAfrica @BBCAfrica @Reuters @AFP @ForeignPolicy

11 years ago I was at INEC office fighting for democracy! Today again I was at INEC office fighting for democracy! Let me introduce myself! I am Aisha Yesufu, a proud member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I came out to protest today because our democracy is under threat What we are seeing today is an attempt to silence a nation, to intimidate citizens, and to reduce our democracy to the personal property of a few. I refuse it. Nigerians refuse it. We say NO to tyranny. We say NO to corruption. We say NO to a government that has turned hunger, fear, and hopelessness into national policy. This #SaveOurDemocracy protest is not about politics. It is about survival. It is about dignity. It is about the right of every Nigerian to live in a country that works for them and not against them. To every Nigerian who believes in justice, in truth, in peace, in unity: Stand up. Step out. Speak loud. Silence is not neutrality. Silence is enabling oppression. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we will not fold our arms while a few drag it into darkness. We are here to defend our future and the future of generations coming after us. A New Nigeria is possible, but only if we demand it. And today, we are demanding it with our voices, our presence, and our courage. Nigeria must rise. Democracy must stand. Aisha Yesufu

Transcorp Hilton just cancelled our venue again 😂😂😂 I like this fight It give me adrenaline Las Las we go do the convention in front of National Assembly May thunder fire APC by the way!

Nigeria will be OK

“Most of Nigerian politicians’ children are not Nigerians. They are citizens of other countries. They only see Nigeria as a looting ground. You are the one who is a Nigerian and you need to fight for your country” Everything he said here is totally true.

"Tinubu has failed, his incompetence has made many businesses die. Don't let him come back for a 2nd term" — OBJ

Today, I joined national leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside well-meaning Nigerians, to protest against the undemocratic practice of restricting political participation, an act allegedly orchestrated by the ruling party in collaboration with INEC, to prevent the ADC from contesting the 2027 elections. I am encouraged by the resolve and determination of Nigerians to demand free, fair, and credible elections in 2027, and to hold the ruling party accountable at the polls. It is evident that citizens are growing weary of a government that appears to deepen poverty while prioritising the interests of the rich and powerful.

“Enough is enough! Prepare for 2027. While you’re praying and defending yourself, be alive to see them voted out. Anything you can do to defend yourself, do it. Self defence is not a crime. Don’t let any vagabond kill you when you have purpose to fulfill” - Apst. Micheal Orokpo.

Standing Up for Democracy Today, I joined fellow Nigerians, leaders, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by National Chairman Sen. David Mark to participate in a peaceful "Save Democracy" protest. This event was not just an effort to protect our democracy; it was also a moment of reflection on how far we have fallen as a nation. We must resist the suffocation of our democracy by those who once claimed to have sacrificed to defend it, but are now doing everything possible to undermine it and silence opposition. History will not be kind to those who traded the struggle for democracy for the comfort of power. We will not remain silent, we will not be intimidated, and we will not surrender the future of this nation. The will of the people must prevail—stronger, louder, and impossible to suppress. A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO

Playback. Tinubu’s protest against INEC.

This morning, I joined other patriotic leaders of the ADC, @ADCNig, led by our indefatigable National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, who sacrificed the comfort of his special day to participate in a peaceful protest against the partisanship of @inecnigeria and the tyranny of the Tinubu-led APC administration. I believe they received the message that this effort to undermine our democracy will not succeed. It will be resisted and challenged to the best of our abilities. I also hope that the international community is paying attention to the threat to Nigeria, its democracy, and the opposition. Nigeria shall be reclaimed. Nigeria shall be rebuilt. Nigeria shall Arise and Shine through our collective and united efforts. -AA

Soja Boi has backed his claim with receipts: Salary: ₦112,000. Grumbling allowance: ₦20,000. Operational allowance: ₦45,000. You buy your own boots at ₦60,000. You buy your own uniform for ₦55,000. Then you buy your helmet & jacket as well. How much was given to the City Boys? Soldiers are sent to Maiduguri to die for 45K? How much was spent on City Boy buses, iPhones, G-Wagon, bags of rice, sewing machines, grinding machines, & refrigerators?

Today, I joined fellow coalition leaders and committed democrats to strongly condemn the blatant partisanship and compromised neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The peaceful procession in Abuja united various opposition groups in a clear message: we will not stand idly by while our electoral umpire undermines the will of the people. We shall continue to closely monitor INEC’s activities and demand that it immediately returns to the path of impartiality, transparency, and professionalism so that democracy can thrive in Nigeria. - RMK

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Alongside other leaders of the ADC, I am participating in a peaceful protest against the perceived partisanship of the electoral umpire. This patriotic action is driven by our collective commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring that our electoral process remains credible, fair, and transparent. We must resist any attempt to undermine democratic institutions or pave the way for authoritarian tendencies. Our stance is not just political, it is a duty to protect the integrity of our nation and preserve the will of the people. - AWT

INEC came out and received our petition from Raulf Aregbesola. ADC is our party and we will fight for it. #Occupyinec

Tinubu must go. Omor my voice don go #OccupyInec

“Any DSS wey say we no go protest, thund£r go f!re am. Any police wey say we no go protest, thund£r go f!re am. Our leaders are here, you don see them, Nigeria must survive, our votes must count, Tinubu wetin you Dey fear”🪧 Peter Akah says at the protest ground this morning

"No coronation" — Protesters chant at the ongoing SAVE DEMOCRACY PROTEST in Abuja as they march towards the INEC headquarters

We will never allow Mr Tinubu turn Nigeria to a one party state #politics #nigeria