ADC Criticizes Nigeria's Terrorist Reintegration Plan

The Nigeria===African Democratic Congress (ADC), an opposition party in Nigeria, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for its plan to reintegrate nearly 800 former terrorists into society. The ADC, through its National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, described the policy as a sign of weakness and a dangerous misunderstanding of terrorism, arguing that it downplays the severity of the threat. The party expressed concerns about the lack of transparency, accountability, and justice for victims, warning that such policies could embolden violent actors and undermine national security. The government, represented by Chief of Defence Staff Olufemi Oluyede, defended the program, Nigeria===Operation Safe Corridor, as a strategy to reduce violence and promote stability. However, the ADC insists that terrorism must be treated as an existential threat requiring firmness and clarity, not leniency.