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I keep saying this: Tinubu’s statements, rhetoric and body language have, one way or another, contributed to an atmosphere of hostility, intolerance and violence against the opposition. From some APC governors to party supporters and political thugs, there appears to be a growing pattern of intolerance towards opposing voices. Political leadership comes with enormous responsibility. The words and conduct of those at the top can influence the behaviour of those at the grassroots. A president should be a symbol of national unity, not a source of division. Opposition is not an act of hostility against the government, and political disagreement should never become an excuse for intimidation, threats or violence. Democracy cannot thrive where opposition is treated as an enemy.