Amnesty International condemns President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the unlawful invasion of SERAP's Abuja office by the State Security Service (SSS). The rights group accuses the government of repressing dissent and violating the rule of law by targeting civil society organizations and activists advocating for accountability.
Amnesty International has condemned the recent invasion of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS). The human rights organization criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing it of attempting to suppress dissent and silence critics.
In a statement shared on its official social media handle, Amnesty International expressed concern over the government's increasingly repressive actions. It emphasized that the raid on SERAP, which advocates for transparency and accountability, signals an alarming disregard for the rule of law by targeting civil society organizations and activists.
Amnesty International stated, “President Bola Tinubu is going too far in his government’s repressive efforts to gag dissenting voices.” The organization further criticized the SSS for focusing on such raids instead of its primary role of protecting Nigeria’s security.
SERAP had earlier reported the incident, noting that SSS officers had unlawfully occupied their office and demanded to see its directors. The invasion has sparked widespread criticism from various human rights advocates who view the incident as an attempt to stifle legitimate activism.
This development adds to concerns over the growing trend of government actions against free speech and civil liberties under Tinubu’s administration. Many observers fear that such moves could undermine Nigeria’s democratic values and institutions.
