2027: DANJI SS CAMPAIGN COUNCIL ACCUSES RULING PARTY OF USING POVERTY, STATE POWER TO INTIMIDATE TARABANS.

By Jako Keke, November 11,2026.

The Danji SS Campaign Council has accused the ruling party in Taraba State of allegedly deploying political appointments, inducements and intimidation to influence citizens' political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Council, in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Communications, Mr Emmanuel Umaru, expressed concern over reports that civil servants were being harassed, threatened with dismissal or warned of possible salary stoppages for allegedly refusing to align with the political interests of the ruling party.

It described the alleged actions as undemocratic and a violation of citizens' fundamental rights, insisting that every Nigerian has the constitutional freedom to belong to, support and vote for any political party or candidate without fear of intimidation or victimisation.

The Council maintained that civil servants are public servants and should not be treated as political instruments or property of any government or political party.

It also criticised what it described as the use of political appointments as inducements and government employment as an instrument of coercion, arguing that such practices undermine democratic principles and public confidence in governance.

According to the statement, rather than address the challenges of poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment confronting the state, the government was allegedly exploiting the economic difficulties of citizens for political advantage.

The Council consequently called on Governor Agbu Kefas and his administration to immediately put an end to all forms of political intimidation, coercion and victimisation of civil servants and other residents of the state.

It stressed that Tarabans deserve a credible electoral process in which citizens freely determine their political choices without threats, fear or financial pressure.

Reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles, the Danji SS Campaign Council vowed to continue speaking against alleged undemocratic practices and defending the rights and dignity of the people.

It maintained that the 2027 general elections should be determined by the free will of voters rather than political pressure, warning that democracy must not be held hostage by political desperation.

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