American lawyer Mike Arnold has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, stating conditions under which he would stop criticising the President and his administration.
Arnold posted the letter on his verified X handle. He said he would remain silent if the President acknowledges the plight of displaced Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory and takes urgent steps to address it.
The lawyer said his continued criticism would only stop if concrete action is taken to support the affected families.
Demand to recognise IDPs in FCT camps
Arnold asked President Tinubu to acknowledge the existence of innocent displaced Nigerians living in at least eight camps within the Federal Capital Territory.
He put the number of affected persons at tens of thousands, as many as 40,000 or more, and described their living conditions as horrific.
"Acknowledge the tens of thousands of innocent displaced Nigerians, as many as 40,000 or more living in at least eight horrific camps inside the Federal Capital Territory. Acknowledge that they exist. Acknowledge that they are suffering. Then act," he wrote.
He urged the Federal Government to immediately provide necessary assistance to the displaced families and to invite international relief organisations to support them.
According to him, every displaced family should be guaranteed adequate food, clothing, shelter, sanitation, medical care and education for their children.
He further called on the Tinubu administration to commit to clearing Boko Haram and other armed terrorist groups from the ancestral lands of the displaced families to enable them return home and live in peace.
Arnold said he does not want any personal benefit from the government in exchange for stopping his criticism.
He said his intervention has drawn significant attention, including being targeted over an alleged lobby contract.
"I believe I am shaking your table far more than Reno Omokri ever dared. And I’m only getting started. I was the number one target of attack for your $9 million US lobby contract, and it only made me more popular, influential and determined," he wrote.
"Do you want me to be quiet? I do not want a shambassadorial appointment. I do not want a government position, contract, favour or money."
He said if his demands are met, he would stop commenting on the President and the presidential election.
"Do all I asked, and I will not say another word about you or the presidential election. I will step away knowing that the widows, orphans and displaced families I have fought for are finally being seen, protected and helped," he said.
"No appointment. No payment. No personal benefit. Just mercy. Justice. Action. The choice is yours, Mr President," he added.
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