Exclusive: Leaked Chats Reveal How Lagos Nurses Are Allegedly Coerced to Support Tinubu

Lagos nurses coerced for Tinubu re-election: WhatsApp Chats Allegedly Show Coordinated Mobilisation

According to SaharaReporters, multiple WhatsApp groups—including one allegedly named “Nurses4BAT”—have been used to coordinate nurses. The leaked conversations reportedly instruct members to:

• Confirm or obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)
• Encourage colleagues and family members to participate in APC campaigns
• Demonstrate loyalty through organised political activities

Moreover, some messages suggest that members faced pressure to comply, which intensifies concerns about coercion within public institutions.

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Public Service Neutrality Faces Scrutiny

Experts warn that if these claims prove true, they could represent a clear breach of civil service neutrality. When public sector workers participate in partisan mobilisation, it undermines democratic principles and erodes trust in critical institutions, including Lagos State’s healthcare system.

Furthermore, these allegations could trigger calls for stricter enforcement of civil service rules and electoral laws to protect workers from political intimidation.

Authorities Remain Silent

So far, Lagos State Government officials have not commented on the report. Similarly, the APC and the presidency have yet to address the allegations. This silence fuels speculation and raises concerns about transparency.

Rising Political Tensions Ahead of Elections

The revelations arrive at a time when political campaigns are intensifying nationwide. Analysts caution that coercing public servants into political activities could escalate tensions and further erode public confidence in the electoral system.

If these allegations are proven, they may prompt investigations, legal scrutiny, and increased oversight over political mobilisation tactics in Nigeria.

What This Means for Nigerians

If substantiated, the allegations could:

• Trigger investigations into illegal political coercion
• Undermine confidence in public institutions
• Spark public calls for accountability and transparency

Nigerians are now watching closely as the nation approaches its next crucial elections.