No Plans To Prosecute Opposition Figures – FG

The Federal Government has stated categorically that it harbours no plans to unlawfully arrest, detain, or prosecute opposition figures.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Idris Mohammed In a statement gave the clarification in response to a fabricated document in circulation alleging the establishment of a non-existent multi-agency task force for a purported programme tagged “ADP4VIP” Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons.

The Minister said, it is a baseless document falsely claiming that a task force comprising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC. and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit NFIU. coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser, aim to aggressively target prominent opposition figures without due process.

According to the statement, the Federal Government wishes to state emphatically:, that there is no such programme as “ADP4VIP.” as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,, is firmly and successfully focused on its core agenda: implementing measurable economic reforms, defeating insecurity, expanding trade opportunities, and restoring investor confidence.

The statement states further that, the attempt by some opposition elements to frame lawful accountability as political targeting is a dangerous red herring designed to shield so-called VIPs from answering to national laws and anti-corruption agencies.

The Government underscores its foundational principles of section 40 of the 1999 Constitution which guarantees every Nigerian the right to freely associate and assemble.

“President Tinubu swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and its protections, including the freedom of association and religion. He is a democrat with considerable and positive footprints”.

It further buttresses that, under President Tinubu’s leadership, the Federal Government remains unwavering in its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the independence of institutions.

“Nigeria is a constitutional democracy where law enforcement and judicial agencies are obligated to perform their duties professionally, without interference, and in the nation’s best interest”.

Alhaji Mohammed therefore says in the statement that, Politicians and citizens are therefore enjoined to desist from engaging in disinformation, misinformation, and fake news, especially in an era where credibility is intrinsically linked to informational fidelity and urge Nigerians to remain vigilant to reject the politics of distortion and division.

It states that the government will not be distracted by those invested in perpetual politicking as Nigerians deserve continuity, progress, and tangible results—and that is what the Tinubu Administration remains dedicated to delivering in the year 2026.

PR/Florence Adewale