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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has issued a warning to the Nigerian government, accusing it of using state institutions to target political opponents and suppress dissent.
Speaking in response to what he described as growing political pressure, the Bauchi State governor alleged that agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are being deployed selectively against individuals who are not aligned with the ruling party.
“The APC-led federal government thinks they can use the courts and institutions like the EFCC to prosecute Nigerians who are not within their own party,” Mohammed said, framing the situation as a broader threat to democratic norms and political plurality.
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, he warned that continued actions along this line could provoke serious resistance. “If they don’t stop, we are going to declare war. We are not going to keep quiet any longer,” he said, signalling rising tensions between opposition figures and the central government.
Mohammed also rejected any suggestion that political affiliation should determine access to justice or protection from investigation. He maintained that he would not be coerced into joining the ruling party, emphasising his stance on political independence.
“I won’t allow anybody to criminalise me because I’m not in their party. I refuse to join their party, and I will not join their party,” he added.
The remarks come at a time of heightened political scrutiny, with increasing debates around the neutrality of key institutions and the role of anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria’s political landscape.
