Feds call that arrest list for VIPs total nonsense. The Federal Government, through Information Minister Mohammed Idris, completely denied any plot to illegally detain or charge opposition members. A government statement dismissed a circulating document as fake, specifically refuting claims about a program called ADP4VIP, which allegedly stood for Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons. The fabricated report suggested a multi-agency task force involving the EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU, coordinated by the National Security Adviser's office, was created to target high-profile figures in parties like the African Democratic Congress without following proper legal steps.
The administration labeled these attempts to frame lawful anti-corruption efforts as political witch-hunts, a dangerous distraction, meant to protect powerful people from accountability. It reaffirmed a commitment to constitutional rights like freedom of association and the rule of law, stating that President Bola Tinubu's focus remains on economic reforms, security, and investment, not political interference. The government warned against spreading false information as the next election cycle approaches, urging the public to reject divisive tactics and assuring citizens that its priority is continuity and measurable progress, not getting dragged into constant partisan drama.
The administration labeled these attempts to frame lawful anti-corruption efforts as political witch-hunts, a dangerous distraction, meant to protect powerful people from accountability. It reaffirmed a commitment to constitutional rights like freedom of association and the rule of law, stating that President Bola Tinubu's focus remains on economic reforms, security, and investment, not political interference. The government warned against spreading false information as the next election cycle approaches, urging the public to reject divisive tactics and assuring citizens that its priority is continuity and measurable progress, not getting dragged into constant partisan drama.
