EndBadGovernance Protest: Kwankwaso Fumes Over Arraignment of Minors
The presidential candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections,and a national leader of the party, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has expressed his shock at the arraignment of 67 minors by the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja on Friday.
The former Kano State governor made his discontentment about the issue known in a press statement he personally signed that was made available to the pressmen late on Friday night.
He condemned the unusual number of minors facing charges, arguing that it violates fundamental human rights and dignity. “As leaders, it is our duty to protect the most vulnerable among us, particularly children,” Kwankwaso stated.
The former Kano State governor also criticized the stringent bail conditions imposed on the minors, which he deemed absurd.
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“Reports reveal that one the teenager was ordered to secure bail of 10 million Naira, while a grade 15 civil servant faced similarly exorbitant requirements.
“The Child’s Rights Act 2003, Section 11, protects the dignity of every child,” he noted, emphasizing the need to safeguard children from harm and neglect.
Kwankwaso called for an immediate review of the charges against the minors, urging the authorities to prioritize the well-being of these children and allow them to return to their families.
He further implored the Federal Government to focus on addressing pressing national issues such as banditry, kidnapping, and economic instability instead of incarcerating children.
The arraignment of the minors by the Nigeria Police Force has sparked widespread outrage and concern.
These children, accused of participating in the recent End Bad Governance Protest, were brought to court under alarming conditions, with reports indicating that many are malnourished and in need of medical attention.
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