No One Has Monopoly of Violence, ADC Warns over Kaduna Attack
Chuks Okocha in Abuja African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no individual, group or political party has a monopoly of
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning following a recent attack on its members in Kaduna State. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, emphasized in a statement that no individual, group or political party possesses a monopoly on non-state sanctioned violence. Abdullahi cautioned that those introducing violence into the political process ahead of the 2027 elections were embarking on a dangerous path.
Abdullahi stressed that the ADC's commitment to peaceful democratic participation should not be mistaken for weakness. He warned that should violence become an accepted means of political competition, it would be impossible to predict its consequences. The ADC called for swift action from security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack, as well as anyone who sponsored or organized it.
The party expressed solidarity with its gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Isa Ashiru, and all members impacted by the incident. ADC also urged the Kaduna State government to ensure the safety of opposition parties. Abdullahi asserted that Kaduna is "the people's state, not any party's," and vowed that the ADC would not be intimidated.
He affirmed, "We will organize, we will campaign, and we will compete in every corner of Kaduna State. The 2027 elections must be decided by ideas competing at the ballot box, not by thugs and bruises."
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