The National Women Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Naomi Lasara-Abel, on Thursday decried what she described as the growing intolerance for opposition politics in Nigeria, insisting that belonging to parties like ADC, PDP or others should not attract stigma.
Speaking during a solidarity visit to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Lasara-Abel said,
“I don’t know why if you are in the ADC, PDP or any other party you are seen as a sinner in Nigeria. It should come to an end.”
She stressed that Nigerian women and youths are demanding a country where citizens are free to participate in politics without fear or intimidation.
“The women and youth are calling with a loud voice that Nigeria should be stable. People should be allowed to do what they want as long as they are on the right path.”
Lasara-Abel also emphasised the need for a level playing field in the democratic process, noting that credible elections remain the foundation of national progress.
“You should be allowed to contest, vote and be voted for. If things are going right, you will not have opposition. And if you are confident in yourself, I don’t see why you should be jittery.”
She warned that continued political suppression could further drive young Nigerians to leave the country in search of better opportunities.
“We should allow the country to flow the way it should, not for our youth to run away or japa.”
Reiterating her optimism, she called for unity across political divides to rebuild the nation.
“We want Nigeria to be great again. Nigeria can be great again if we all come together and have a free, fair and credible Nigeria.”
