International Tribunal On US Colonial Crimes Writes Nigerian Govt Over Undemocratic Attacks On Activists, Demand Release Of Endbadgovernance Protesters
WE, the organizers of the International Tribunal on United States Crimes Against Puerto Rico held in New York City on October 2018, are appalled by the repressive detention of #EndBadGovernance protesters. According to the Vanguardngr.com “No fewer than 2,111 protesters were arrested in connection with the 10-day #Endbadgovernance action across the country that was held from August 1st to 10th.”
Particularly, of key leaders like Michael Lenin, Mosiu Sodiq, Adeyemi Abayomi and others which seems to be an intimidation tactic directed towards all those who oppose the current government policies.
We condemn illegal raids of activists’ houses at midnight and abductions when instead, they could be invited if there was even a need for that.
We demand the immediate liberation of all the detainees who have already endured over 20 days in illegal detention. We are worried about their health situation because of the torture tactics by the police and the inhuman conditions at the prison.
If this undemocratic attack continues against activists in Nigeria, we will have no option than to call for sanctions against Nigeria ruling elites, especially Mr Nuhu Ribadu the National Security Adviser to President Tinubu. Everyone who participates in these abductions and illegal detentions of activists will be placed on a watchlist globally.
We further demand that their release be unconditional and that no retaliatory actions be taken against them, their colleagues or families.
Nigeria government must stop attacks on socialists and labour activists. The attempt to criminalise protest will not be tolerated.
We hope that peace and justice prevail in the development of a fruitful Nigerian society where all the people can enjoy the good quality of life which that beautiful country can offer.
Signed,
Berta Joubert, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Deborah Berman Santana, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
Lorraine Liriano, New York City, U.S.
Manuel Meléndez, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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