“T-Pain Is Also Wicked To Children” – Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Arraignment Of Underage Protesters

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has launched a fierce critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the arrest and treatment of 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

Atiku condemned the federal government’s actions, stating that even underage children have not been spared from what he describes as Tinubu’s “wickedness,” referring to the president as “T Pain.”

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A particularly troubling incident occurred when a minor collapsed in the courtroom during proceedings, a situation that critics attribute to malnourishment and inadequate medical care.

In a statement shared on his X platform (formerly Twitter), Atiku expressed his outrage: “A disturbing video of malnourished children being arraigned before a Federal High Court on the orders of the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has come to my attention. The horrible scene, reminiscent of a Nazi concentration camp, once again reflects the low value this government places on the lives of the vulnerable, especially children.”

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He underscored the importance of safeguarding children’s rights, citing Section 11 of the Child’s Rights Act, which guarantees the dignity of every child.

He stated, “Every child is entitled to respect for the dignity of his person, and accordingly, no child shall be subjected to physical, mental, or emotional injury, abuse, neglect, or maltreatment, including sexual abuse; nor shall any child be subjected to torture, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.”

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Atiku criticized the delay in the arraignment of the children, remarking, “The children are being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests that occurred between August 1 and August 10, 2024. If they are just being arraigned three months later, one can only imagine the dehumanizing conditions they have endured during their detention.”

He expressed disappointment that a leader who once championed Nigeria’s democracy is now persecuting those who peacefully protest against the consequences of his harsh policies.

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“Children, who are among the most affected by these policies, have every right to protest peacefully, as guaranteed by the Constitution and the Child Rights Act. A nation can be assessed by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. It is saddening that even underage children are not spared from the wickedness of T Pain,”

“The disturbing conditions under which the accused children were brought to court only reinforce the justification for their participation in the protests in the first place.” he concluded