{
  "id": 13960154,
  "title": "‘I’m saddened’ – Adebayo condemns violence against NDC supporters in Enugu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/im-saddened-adebayo-condemns-violence-against-ndc-supporters-in-enugu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:08:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/im-saddened-adebayo-condemns-violence-against-ndc-supporters-in-enugu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Social Democratic Party presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the violence targeted against Nigeria Democratic Congress supporters in Enugu State. The incident, which occurred as NDC supporters were traveling to the airport to meet their governorship candidate, has been condemned by Adebayo as a direct assault on the foundations of Nigeria's democracy. Speaking through Mark Adebayo, Mark Adebayo's media spokesperson, Adebayo called for an impartial investigation into the matter and demanded that security agencies, including the police and Department of State Services (DSS), operate without bias to ensure the protection of all citizens, regardless of their political allegiance. He criticized the selective nature of security force protection and warned that failing to stand against such targeted attacks on opposition members is an unacceptable and dangerous trend. Adebayo urged Nigerians to remain steadfast against structural oppression, urging them not to sell their future for short-term benefits nor to retreat in the face of state-sponsored intimidation. He stressed that the country belongs to its people, not a ruling cabal seeking to exploit the populace. Adebayo pledged his support to progressive forces to ensure a free and fair democratic process, reaffirming his solidarity with those striving for a peaceful and credible democratic future.",
  "summary": "Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the attack on Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, supporters in Enugu State, describing the incident as a direct attack on Nigeria’s democracy. The candidate spoke in a statement by Mark Adebayo, Head of Media and Communications Directorate of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign on Sunday in Abuja. […] ‘I’m…",
  "key_points": [
    "Adebayo expresses sorrow over violence against NDC supporters in Enugu.",
    "Calls for impartial investigation and unbiased security operations.",
    "Urges Nigerians to resist structural oppression and state-sponsored intimidation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}