ADC Condemns Tinubu's Pardon of Drug Traffickers
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for granting presidential pardons to convicted drug traffickers, describing the move as "a national disgrace" that encourages crime.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) finds as pathetic and an act of immense national disgrace the recent presidential pardon and clemency granted to several convicted criminals by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the decision undermines Nigeria's anti-drug efforts and further tarnishes the country's image globally.
- The ADC believes the pardon should not have been granted to dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers.
- The party warns that the move encourages crime and has negative implications for Nigeria's international reputation.
Author's summary: Tinubu's pardon of drug traffickers sparks criticism from ADC.