{
  "id": 19825122,
  "title": "ADC accuses APC of fuelling political violence ahead of 2027 elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/adc-accuses-apc-of-fuelling-political-violence-ahead-of-2027-elections",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T14:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/13/adc-accuses-apc-of-fuelling-political-violence-ahead-of-2027-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of inciting political violence in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. The ADC-Presidential Campaign Council released a statement alleging that the APC is the primary force behind attacks on opposition parties and has fostered an atmosphere of violence since coming into power.\n\nThe ADC challenged the APC to take responsibility for the growing cases of political attacks across the country, pointing to instances in Edo, Cross River, Gombe, and Lagos where APC supporters disrupted opposition gatherings, attacked party members, and destroyed campaign materials. The council accused some APC governors of using government power to hinder opposition activities in their states.\n\nThe ADC-PCC criticized the APC for creating an environment of violence and for hindering opposition campaigns through restrictions on rallies, billboard installations, and public events. The council specifically accused the APC of disrupting a town hall meeting scheduled by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos.\n\nADC has documented reported attacks against its members and plans to forward relevant reports to international judicial and human rights organizations. The council dismissed the APC's condemnation of political violence as insincere and urged Nigerians not to be misled by the ruling party's attempt to avoid responsibility. Despite the allegations, ADC reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful, issue-based campaign, stating that no amount of APC-sponsored violence will stop Nigerians from voting for a competent, honest, and new leader in 2027.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of encouraging political violence across the country, describing the ruling party as the major force behind attacks on opposition parties. The council made the allegation in response to a statement by the APC Presidential Campaign Council condemning attacks on opposition […] ADC…",
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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."
}