Friday, September 11, 2026 - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no political party or group has a monopoly on violence.
The party said those bringing thuggery into the 2027
election process were creating a dangerous situation, especially as political
activities were just beginning.
In a statement signed by the ADC National Publicity
Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the attack as an
unacceptable escalation.
“Let nobody mistake our commitment to peaceful democratic
participation for weakness. No political party has a monopoly on non-state
sanctioned violence. Once violence becomes an accepted instrument of political
competition, nobody can predict where it ends,” the statement said.
“This is why the security agencies must act now. Those
responsible for the attack, as well as anyone who sponsored or organised it,
must be identified, arrested and prosecuted.”
The party also expressed support for its Kaduna governorship
candidate, Hon. Isa Ashiru, and other members affected by the incident.
It urged the Kaduna State Government to ensure that all
opposition parties were protected and allowed to participate freely in
political activities.
“Kaduna belongs to its people, not to any party. If anyone
believes intimidation will frighten the ADC off the political field, they have
badly miscalculated.
“We will not be intimidated. We will organise, we will
campaign, and we will compete in every part of Kaduna State. The 2027 elections
must be decided by ideas competing at the ballot box, not by thugs and
bruises,” the party said.
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