African Democratic Congress (ADC) Condemns Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Alleged Terrorist Activities

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for its alleged terrorist activities, including attacks on opposition members, desecration of a church, and intimidation of peaceful gatherings. The ADC, in a statement by its spokesman, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, recalled the recent declaration of the APC as a terrorist organization by a Canadian court and warned that the party's actions are a stark confession of its failure to lead the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ADC has condemned the APC's alleged terrorist activities, including attacks on opposition members and desecration of a church in Lagos State.
  • The ADC pointed out that the APC's actions are consistent with the growing authoritarian temper of the ruling party against the opposition in recent weeks.
  • The party warned that the APC's desperation to remain in power is evident in its use of violence and intimidation against opposition members.
  • The ADC called on the Nigerian police to rise above partisan interests and demonstrate that they are not compromised.
  • The party demanded that the police identify, arrest, and prosecute the perpetrators of the attack in Lagos, Kaduna, Kebbi, and other states.
  • The ADC emphasized that the APC's resort to violence and intimidation is a glaring confession of its failure to lead the country.
  • The party stated that it will remain committed to engaging Nigerians peacefully, constructively, and courageously.

Statistics:

  • The ADC gathering in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State was attacked by government-backed political thugs, who spilled blood, seized properties, and destroyed vehicles.
  • The attack on the church premises is a profound act of desecration by a jittery ruling party that would stop at nothing to silence opposition voices in the country.
  • The ADC has been targeted in various forms of attacks in Edo, Kogi, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, and Lagos states.
  • The Nigerian police have a duty to ensure that justice is served swiftly and transparently to the perpetrators of the attack in Lagos, Kaduna, Kebbi, and all other states where ADC leaders have been threatened and assaulted.

Sources:

  • "African Democratic Congress Condemns Ruling APC for Alleged Terrorist Activities," ADC Press Statement, [Source not provided]
  • "Canada Court Declares APC a Terrorist Organisation - ADC," ADC Press Statement, [Source not provided]