Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Mr Edward Masha, has vowed to resist alleged illegal arrest and intimidation of critics of the state government
Masha made the declaration on Wednesday at the swearing-in ceremony of the party’s Secretary, who had been serving in an acting capacity
He said the party would not remain silent in the face of alleged attempts by government officials and local government chairmen to suppress dissenting voices and intimidate citizens critical of the administration in the state
“We will resist any attempt to illegally arrest or intimidate people simply because they criticise the government,” Masha said
He maintained that elected and appointed public officials must operate within the confines of the law and respect the fundamental rights of citizens, particularly the right to freedom of expression
He warned that the opposition party would continue to scrutinise the activities of the government and challenge actions it considered unlawful or detrimental to the interests of Kaduna residents
The PDP chairman urged residents to remain vigilant and demand accountability from those entrusted with public resources
He said democracy thrived on constructive criticism, openness and respect for the rule of law, stressing that citizens should be free to express their views without intimidation