2027: Political violence could jeopardise electoral process — ADC
The African Democratic Congress has warned that rising political violence and attacks on opposition members could jeopardise the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-political-violence-could-jeopardise-electoral-process-adc/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned that escalating political violence in Nigeria could undermine the integrity of the 2027 general elections. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC's National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this during a press conference, alleging a pattern of attacks on opposition figures and alleged voter intimidation across several states.
Such incidents, Abdullahi argued, pose a direct threat to the fairness and credibility of the electoral process. He specifically highlighted a recent attack on an All Progressives Congress (APC) gathering in Kuje, Abuja, where suspected thugs used cutlasses to harm attendees and destroy campaign materials. Abdullahi urged the Inspector General of Police to provide an update on ongoing investigations into these incidents, asserting that the Nigerian police should uphold constitutional rights without bias toward political affiliations.
He lamented that despite documented cases of violence, including attacks on political meetings, destruction of party property, and even murder of party members, no arrests or prosecutions have been made. Abdullahi emphasized the ADC's commitment to non-violence and vowed to oppose any form of political violence that infringes upon citizens' constitutional rights.
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