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2023: Shun hate speech, AFC cautions politicians

by Idowu Abdullahi
August 15, 2023
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Ahead of next year’s general elections, the Pan-Northern socio-political organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum, on Sunday, cautioned politicians against hate speech and other vices that could heat up the polity.

In a statement, the ACF’s Secretary-General, Mallam Murtala Aliyu, explained that the country is already battling other challenges, hence the need for politicians to not indulge in any activity detrimental to the peace and progress of the country during the election.

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“Although Nigeria is already facing severe life-threatening challenges arising from lack of security and the growing economic crises, it would seem that there are many desperate political leaders and other self-appointed community champions that will not hesitate to add more fuel to the fire.

“As shamefully, most are driven by blind ambition or plain hatred. No one can fail to notice the alarming rise of tension and lawlessness as the election campaigns and contests gather pace. There are reports that some politicians are engaging thugs and violent persons to attack their opponents, spreading terror and fear everywhere.

“Of much greater concern however is the resort to hate speech, insults, and threats of violence being issued by the political leaders. They seem to be pathetically unaware that the distance between hate speeches and violence, even genocide, is a very short one.

“Hate speech, for whatever reason, covers many forms of expression but all incite, promote or justify hatred, violence and discrimination against an individual or group of people.

“It poses grave danger to the unity and stability of a democratic society, protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Unchecked, it can lead to acts of violence and conflict on a grand scale.

“The Electoral Act as amended and for good reasons, prescribed heavy punishment for infractions such as this. The fact that hate speeches and acts of violence and aggression are rife in this campaign season can only mean that the laws are not being enforced. This hasn’t come as a surprise considering the fact that the National Assembly has so far chosen not to enact the law that will see to the birth of the Electoral Offences Tribunal.

“In the meantime, INEC has a responsibility to act and enforce the Electoral Act as amended. It should impose the harshest punishment possible on politicians who think achieving their personal ambitions is more important than national peace and harmony. Such persons are unfit for any form of leadership at whatever level.

“Arewa Consultative Forum, therefore, calls on leaders at whatever level to exercise restrain in their utterances to enable us to have a peaceful election and transition to the next governments.”

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