{
  "id": 796558,
  "title": "2027: Rivers ADC vows to resist intimidation after threats against members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/2027-rivers-adc-vows-to-resist-intimidation-after-threats-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T18:47:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/13/2027-rivers-adc-vows-to-resist-intimidation-after-threats-against-members/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the Rivers State Chapter has pledged to defy intimidation in the Nigerian state of Rivers. This stance was outlined in a statement by the party's spokesman, Luckyman Egila, on Thursday. Egila highlighted a viral video where an individual, Samuel Wanosike, allegedly made threats against ADC members and warned against political gatherings in Ikwerre Local Government Area and other parts of the state. The ADC views this threat as reckless, provocative, and a direct attack on democracy. Egila emphasized that Rivers State is not a place where individuals or groups can dictate where law-abiding citizens can assemble or engage in legitimate political activities. He reiterated that intimidation, harassment, or violent obstruction of democratic rights have no place in the state. The ADC asserts that no single person or entity has dominion over Rivers State, nor can anyone be above the law. The party will continue to hold meetings, mobilize its members, and conduct all lawful political activities across all 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The statement further urges the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and other relevant security agencies to promptly investigate the allegations made against Mr. Wanosike and take necessary legal steps to prevent any threat from escalating into violence.",
  "summary": "The Rivers State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has vowed to resist intimidation in whatever form across the state. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the party in Rivers State, Luckyman Egila, on Thursday. Egila said the ADC has taken serious note of a viral video in which one Mr […] 2027: Rivers ADC vows to resist intimidation after threats against members",
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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."
}