Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tambuwal said the actions of the police and the prevailing political climate suggest a coordinated effort to weaken opposition voices across the country.
“If I’m invited by the police, I will appear. But the interpretation and reading of meaning into that invitation is a different ball game altogether,” Tambuwal said. “The police need to be very circumspect going forward. And when you look at what is happening in various political parties in Nigeria today, you don’t need to be told that Tinubu and his people are involved in destabilisation efforts.”
Tambuwal maintained that the ruling administration has a deliberate strategy to undermine opposition groups, stressing that such tactics undermine democratic values.
“I’m shocked that under Tinubu’s watch, Nigeria is being run the way it is today,” he added. “I can’t say I’m disappointed, because I campaigned against him.”
Tambuwal’s comments come amid growing criticism of the federal government’s handling of opposition parties and civil society groups, with concerns that Nigeria may be drifting toward authoritarian tendencies.
Observers note that recent invitations of opposition leaders by the police, disruption of political meetings, and mounting internal crises within rival parties have further fuelled suspicions of government interference.
The development, analysts warn, could heighten political tensions as the country prepares for upcoming electoral cycles.
