Wednesday, February 25 2026 - The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised the alarm over an alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing the development as a threat to democratic freedoms and political participation in Nigeria.
In a statement shared on his official X page, ADC
spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, said the incident involving Obi and other party
leaders was troubling, particularly in view of earlier warnings reportedly
issued against the former candidate.
“Today’s attack on Mr. Peter Obi and other leaders of the
African Democratic Congress is a grave and disturbing development,” he said.
Abdullahi also linked the incident to previous threats
allegedly made against Obi, stating,
“We didn’t know at the time that the Governor’s threat would
include an assassination plot.”
The ADC spokesperson condemned violence and intimidation in
political activities, describing such actions as harmful to democratic values.
“Violence and intimidation are the weapons of those who fear
the will of the people; such actions stain our democracy and must be condemned
by all who believe in freedom,” he stated.
He added that the party would not be deterred by the
development, reaffirming its commitment to political engagement.
“The ADC will neither bow nor retreat. We will stand firm,
speak without fear, and continue the peaceful struggle for a Nigeria where the
opposition is not punished, and every citizen is free,” Abdullahi said.
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