{
  "id": 13752148,
  "title": "ADC condemns police disruption of ‘Tinubu Must Go’ rally in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/adc-condemns-police-disruption-of-tinubu-must-go-rally-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T15:54:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/11/adc-condemns-police-disruption-of-tinubu-must-go-rally-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the Nigerian Police Force for interfering with a peaceful protest, dubbed the 'Tinubu Must Go' rally, held in Kano. The ADC-PCC, in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity Kola Ologbondiyan on Sunday, termed the police's actions as \"shameful\" and \"unconstitutional\". The rally, organized by Barrister Abba Hikima and a group of concerned youths, was disrupted when police officers blocked the entrance to The Avenue Event Center in Kano, reportedly intimidating the participants. Despite the police's interference, the ADC-PCC affirmed the youths' determination to voice their opinions.\n\nThe ADC also expressed concern over the arrest of the venue owner for allegedly permitting the gathering. They questioned the rationale behind arresting a business owner for hosting a peaceful protest. ADC-PCC's statement highlighted their disapproval of the government's actions, comparing the current scenario to a \"tyranny\" and questioning the government's commitment to democratic values. They urged the government to redirect its resources and efforts from disrupting peaceful gatherings towards addressing pressing issues such as insecurity, banditry, and the escalating cost of living.\n\nADC-PCC commended the courage of Barrister Abba Hikima and the youths who participated in the rally, despite the reported police intimidation. They issued an appeal to the Inspector-General of Police and the Kano State Police Command to ensure the immediate release of the event center's owner, if still detained, and to refrain from actions that could be perceived as an instrument of political oppression. The council also appealed to civil society organizations, human rights groups, and the international community to monitor the situation, asserting that the right to protest is a constitutional right and cannot be stifled through intimidation.\n\nADC-PCC firmly supports Barrister Abba Hikima, the youths of Kano, and every Nigerian who has courageously voiced their demand for change.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has condemned the disruption of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ rally in Kano by the state police command, describing the action as “shameful” and unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the council accused the police of violating Nigerians’ […] ADC condemns police…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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