{
  "id": 19142328,
  "title": "ADC denies disrupting APC rally in Borno, challenges Ndume to provide evidence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/adc-denies-disrupting-apc-rally-in-borno-challenges-ndume-to-provide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:36:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/adc-denies-disrupting-apc-rally-in-borno-challenges-ndume-to-provide-evidence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Campaign Council in Borno State has firmly denied claims made by Senator Ali Ndume that they hired political thugs to disrupt an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Gwoza Local Government Area. ADC’s Director of Communications, Bukar Bukar-Petrol, made the denial during an interview with Channels Television in Maiduguri, emphasizing that the party’s activities during their recent visits to Gwoza were peaceful and in line with democratic principles. Ndume had accused the ADC of disrupting an APC rally in Gwoza on November 6, 2026, but Bukar-Petrol insisted that the ADC strongly condemns any form of violence, civil disorder, or actions that could undermine peace and security in any part of Borno State. The ADC delegation’s recent visit included interactions with the Emir’s palace, internally displaced persons settlements, and various communities, all of which were conducted without incidents of violence. Bukar-Petrol challenged Senator Ndume to provide verifiable evidence, such as an official police report, to substantiate his allegations. The ADC reaffirmed its dedication to peaceful political engagement, lawful campaigns, and upholding the democratic aspirations of the people of Borno State.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Campaign Council in Borno State has denied allegations that it hired political thugs to disrupt an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Gwoza Local Government Area of the state. The Director of Communications of the ADC Campaign Council, Bukar Bukar-Petrol, made the denial in an interview with Channels Television on […] ADC denies disrupting APC rally in…",
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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."
}