Atiku breaks through in Sokoto
By Abubakar Auwal, Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto & Mumini Abdulkareem, Ilorin The African Democratic Congress (ADC) finally held its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto on Wednesday after uncertainty over the venue of the rally and whether the party would be allowed to hold the event in the state. The event was largely peaceful, but […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto on Wednesday, breaking through the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, initially marred by uncertainty over the venue and the party's ability to hold the rally, unfolded peacefully despite some supporters facing attack en route.
APC had begun its campaign on October 24 in Kaduna. The ADC's flag-off came amid hostility the party faced, including the takeover of hotel accommodation, sealing of its party secretariat, and refusal to grant use of public squares. By early Wednesday, the party secured a venue at its state secretariat along Ilorin Road, Sokoto.
The announcement cleared the air, with supporters welcoming Atiku Abubakar and his entourage with chants of "Tinubu Must Go." Atiku alleged APC members are buying voters' cards, urging Nigerians to come out in large numbers to protect their ballots. Two ADC supporters were allegedly shot along Wurno-Sokoto Road, and several vehicles were reportedly attacked in Tambuwal Local Government Area.
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