Sentences with phrase «high handedness»

"High handedness" refers to a behavior or action that displays arrogance, superiority, or a lack of consideration for others. It means someone is acting in a domineering or controlling manner. Full definition
Against the backdrop of allegation of high handedness by the military in the manner troops attacked the zealousness of Biafra agitators and Shiite Islamists, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has assured that the Nigerian military will continue to ensure that Nigeria remains -LSB-...]
The Rights group specifically lamented the undue applications of high handedness by the armed security forces who deployed crude and violent tactics that resulted in the gunning down of unarmed protesters including Children young enough to be Governor Okorocha grandchildren.
The lawmaker stated this while lambasting Bello over his alleged high handedness in handling the issue of security in the state.
We have worked hand in hand with your organization at different levels and find this not only unnecessary but a display of high handedness in a simple matter that could have been resolved through dialogue and respect.
In a veil reference to Buhari, the legislators said, «there is one at their backyard in Abuja, that Nigerians are already clamouring for his removal for not keeping to his electoral promises, coupled with high handedness, subjection of Nigerians to hunger and deprivation, untoward hardships and tendency to dictatorship and absolutism as a result of flagrant disobedience to court orders.
The Clerk of the House revealed that members of the assembly impeached the speaker due to alleged high handedness and abuse of power.
Against the backdrop of allegation of high handedness by the military in the manner troops attacked the zealousness of Biafra agitators and Shiite Islamists, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has assured...
While lamenting that «virtually all research activities at CRIN had been grounded since 2013 as a result of disillusionment following the insensitivity and high handedness of Professor Akoroda», the aggrieved workers enjoined the Presidency to beem its flashlight to the affairs at Cocoa Research Institute, before much more havoc is done.
Amaechi however described the development as a crass show of high handedness, arbitrary behaviour and abuse of public office by a State governor who has no care for the safety of Rivers people.
Salam, who is a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife, described the allegation of budget paddling as a betrayal of trust and high handedness.
«Nigerians have been engulfed with the issue of budget padding in the last couple of months, this clearly shows the level of high handedness, betrayal of trust and self seeking enrichment of National Assembly members.»
Akoh had also, during a media chat, accused the Nigerian Police of «high handedness», saying some nursing mothers among the Officers were also detained by the Police for 3 days without food and water, and without access to their babies.
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