{
  "id": 19375874,
  "title": "ADC faults INEC over silence on gun threat by Edo APC chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/adc-faults-inec-over-silence-on-gun-threat-by-edo-apc-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:09:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/10/adc-faults-inec-over-silence-on-gun-threat-by-edo-apc-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed disappointment with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not addressing an alleged threat made by the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe. The threat reportedly involved the use of AK-47 rifles against opposition voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC argues that INEC has shown double standards in its response to threats, highlighting the commission's condemnation of the \"rig and die\" slogan but remaining silent on the alleged gun threat. In a statement, ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, questioned why INEC found its voice to condemn one form of electoral violence but not another. The party also demanded clarification on whether INEC has reported the threat to security agencies for investigation. ADC maintains that it rejects electoral violence, regardless of the political party or individual responsible. The opposition party insists that INEC must demonstrate fairness in dealing with such incidents.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for failing to speak out against an alleged threat by the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jarrett Tenebe, to use AK-47 rifles against opposition voters. The party accused INEC of applying double standards in its response to threats […] ADC faults INEC over silence on…",
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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."
}