‘APC’s assault on democracy will fail’ — ADC declares

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the sustained assault on democracy by President Bola Tinubu's administration will fail. The ADC-PCC accused the government of using intimidation, attacks, and financial inducements to weaken opposition parties. This claim came in a statement signed by the ADC's Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan.

The organization cited reported attacks on ADC leaders and members in Kaduna, alleged assaults on its Sokoto governorship candidate and demolition of its campaign office in Kebbi State. Additionally, the ADC alleged that presidential candidate Peter Obi was denied a campaign venue in Enugu and raised concerns over attacks on AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and other opposition figures.

The ADC-PCC also condemned President Tinubu's alleged corrupt attempts to buy off a few consciences with money and material inducements. They stated, "President Tinubu is at liberty to corruptly buy a few consciences with money and material inducements. Millions of Naira are being offered to weak individuals to mortgage their rights, but not all Nigerians are for sale."

The ADC further condemned the continued detention of its vice chairman, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging unlawful detention and denial of bail. The organization called on Nigerians to defend democratic values, asserting that despite these alleged actions, the ADC would not cease its political activities. The council declared, "The ADC has come to rescue this country. This too shall pass. Nigeria will endure and democracy will prevail."