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By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  The recent press conference held at Koyen-Hi Kebonkwu Chambers brought to light the alarming trend of unlawful and arbitrary arrests and detentions by law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. This practice, particularly prevalent among the Nigerian Police Force and the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), is a serious violation of human rights and fundamental principles of justice. *The Plight of Citizens* The case of Buba Mohammed, arrested in Yobe State and detained in Abuja without charges, exemplifies the plight of many individuals in police custody. The denial of bail and the insistence on detaining him until his senior brother is apprehended is a clear violation of the law. This is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a larger problem that requires immediate attention. *Constitutional Rights* Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria guarantees the right to personal liberty and due pro...

By Comrade Amb Victor Monday Olajide  6th National Democracy Solidarity Walk: A Call to Action for a Better Nigeria On May 29, 2025, the National Democracy Stakeholders Group (NDSG) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the National Orientation Agency organized the 6th National Democracy Solidarity Walk at Eagle Square, Abuja. The theme of the event was "Making Democracy Count: A Mid-Term Impact Assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Administration." In his opening address, Dr. Shima Adum Anchor, the Anchor of the 6th National Democracy Solidarity Walk, welcomed distinguished citizens, esteemed guests, and compatriots to the event. He emphasized that the walk was not just a civic exercise but a moment of reflection, renewal, and responsibility. Dr. Anchor noted that democracy is not just about elections and manifestos but about tangible benefits such as functional public schools, job opportunities for youth, m...