# Nigeria Governor Denies Ordering Arrests

> Borno State Governor Zulum rejects ADC's claim he ordered arrests of opposition politicians.
- Title: Nigeria Governor Denies Ordering Arrests · Allafrica
- Summary: Borno State Governor Zulum rejects ADC's claim he ordered arrests of opposition politicians. Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of opposition…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610050034.html
- Published: 2026-10-05T01:53:37+00:00
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- Topics: borno state, zulum, action democratic congress, adc, nigeria, governance, political conflict, news, world, politics
## Governor Zulum rejects ADC statement
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State called the Action Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council's press release 'impulsive' and 'a case of self-indictment'.
## ADC criticized governor over video
The ADC's statement accused Governor Zulum of ordering arrests for anyone expressing 'Tinubu Must Go' as heavy-handed tactics to silence dissent.
## Governor's spokesperson responds
Governor Zulum's spokesperson, Malam Dauda Iliya, called the ADC's allegations 'unprofessional' and said the party misrepresented his recent media briefing.
## Governor addresses security issues
Governor Zulum stated his administration combated gangsterism, kidnappings, and social vices since the Boko Haram insurgency ended, improving safety in Maiduguri.
## ADC misrepresents governor's statement
The ADC used an unprofessional news report to accuse Governor Zulum of threatening opposition politicians with arrest, despite his focus on security and peace.
## Governor emphasizes peace and stability
Governor Zulum stressed that his administration would not allow peace to be compromised, as no party can campaign without order and stability.
## ADC's statement undermines peace
The ADC's rash statement appears to take responsibility for crimes committed by groups across Borno State, contradicting the governor's peace efforts.
## Key takeaway

Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of opposition politicians amid viral video allegations.