Speed Darlington, the controversial Nigerian singer, has urged President Tinubu to reform the Nigeria Police Force.
In a video shared on Saturday, August 23, he criticized the government’s focus on economic growth, stressing that leadership should also prioritize protecting citizens’ rights.
“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t just about the economy! Leadership is more than GDP growth. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you except those you gave jobs. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.
“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give for people to remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.
“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violations. If they do not violate you, it’s as if they haven’t done their job. Please, before you leave office, speak to your Yoruba brother, the IGP. The idea of arrest before investigation is a clear human rights violation. Arresting and detaining someone before investigating is wrong.”
Recounting his personal experience, Speed Darlington added, “I was held for two months even after a judge ordered my release. FID kept me for two months. According to my lawyer, Nigerian law allows only 28 days for investigation. They held me longer just because they could. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it.”
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