From Lateef Taiwo

Human rights activist, Barrister Hamza Nuhu Dantani, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the African Democratic Congress to , rescue Nigeria in ,2027.

In a statement made available to newsmen , on Thursday, In Abuja , the Abuja based Constitutional lawyer said that
“Every nation has a time when its people must decide whether to live on their knees or rise on their feet. For Nigeria, that time is now.”

‘We can no longer afford to stand and watch while our future is auctioned off by a government that has made pain a permanent feature of our daily existence. Under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),'”

‘,According to erudite lawyer “Nigeria is bleeding from every area—economically, politically, socially, and morally. If Nigerians don’t kill APC at the ballot in 2027, APC may very well finish what it has started: the total collapse of the Nigerian state.”

‘As a lawyer and human rights activist, I have always believed in the rule of law, democratic ideals, and the power of the people to effect change”

“Today, I write not just as an advocate for justice but as a concerned Nigerian whose conscience can no longer stay silent in the face of authoritarianism disguised as democracy”
Hamza described the Tinubu as tyrannical and anti democratic with it’s attendance assault on democratic institutions, saying that

“President Tinubu has, in just over two years in office, launched one of the most aggressive attacks on our democratic structures since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Nothing is sacred to him.”

“His interference in the traditional Emirate system in Kano stands as a dark testament to his blatant disregard for the federal structure of Nigeria and the autonomy of states. By using federal might to back the dethroned Ado Bayero against the duly reinstated Emir, His Royal Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, whose appointment was in line with the statutory powers of the Kano State Governor, “

‘”Tinubu, has ignited chaos, tension, and an avoidable political crisis in the ancient city. This brazen act undermines the very principle of democracy and federalism.”

“Equally disturbing is his extension of the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This move was not borne out of merit or national interest but sheer political expediency—to protect his power base for the 2027 general elections. This sets a dangerous precedent and endangers the operational integrity of our police force, reducing it to a tool of political manipulation”

“More egregiously, Tinubu has violated our fundamental right, the Constitution, by suspending the democratically elected Governor of Rivers State and dissolving the State House of Assembly. These actions are not just unconstitutional—they are dictatorial. The president swore an oath to protect and uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but he has consistently done the opposite.”
“Should we talk about the emasculation of the National Assembly, so much so that they are willing to do the bidding of Tinubu no matter what the president asks? Never at any point in our history has our legislature, an institution saddled with safeguarding our democracy and protecting Nigerians from executive recklessness, been reduced to a toothless bulldog”
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,’Our lawmakers have been degraded to lickspittles and praise singers, chorusing “on your mandate we shall stand” while neglecting their constitutional duty and allowing the president to get away with murder!”

“President Tinubu’s leadership style resembles a gangster’s grip on power rather than the democratic finesse expected of a president. Opposition parties are being infiltrated, and opposition politicians are being coerced, threatened, and blackmailed into joining the APC. The party no longer wins people over with ideas—it uses fear and force. “

“This is not democracy. This is the death of political plurality and a direct assault on the rights of Nigerians to choose their leaders freely.”

“,At a time when Nigerians are grappling with the worst inflation in our history, rising insecurity, mass unemployment, widespread poverty, and endemic corruption, Tinubu is obsessed with politicking. He is more concerned with consolidating power than governing responsibly. The streets are filled with hungry citizens, our youth are hopeless, the middle class is vanishing, and yet the president remains deaf to the cries of the people.’

The human rights however, expressed optimism that the newly registered opposition party ADC , has come to rescue Nigerian from the clutches

“But all hope is not lost. The winds of change are beginning to gather. A new coalition of opposition forces has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a vehicle to rescue Nigeria from the abyss. Among the principal voices of this coalition is former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—a cosmopolitan elder statesman who has consistently shown his love for Nigeria across regional and religious lines. Atiku’s statesmanship, inclusiveness, and vision for a united, prosperous Nigeria stand in sharp contrast to the divisive and authoritarian tendencies of the current administration. “

“The mission of the ADC is to rescue our country and save our hard-won democracy. This national political opposition goes beyond gaining political power. It is a concerted effort to rebuild the crumbling pillars of Nigeria’s democracy.”

“I too, find hope in this movement. As a human rights advocate, some may ask why I would support or join a political party. The answer is simple: advocacy for justice does not preclude political participation. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees me the right to freedom of association and political participation. My activism only strengthens my resolve to support a political platform that genuinely seeks to serve the people.

There is a high possibility that I will join and support the ADC and the emerging coalition in the 2027 elections—not because I seek power, but because I seek justice, equity, and a better life for every Nigerian”

Barrister Hamza in clarion call urged to rise above tribe, religion, and region. We must see beyond Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, Yoruba, or other ethnic labels saying Hunger has no tribe. Insecurity does not ask for your religion. Poverty does not care about your region.

“We must act, vote wisely, organize, mobilize, and educate our communities about what is at stake. 2027 is not just another election but a referendum on whether Nigeria will survive or sink deeper into darkness. Let us choose unity over division, justice over tyranny, and hope over despair. The time to act is now. Nigeria must be rescued, and it starts with unseating the APC.”