The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over alleged attacks on opposition political parties, political intimidation and threats against citizens ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, where he presented documented incidents which the party described as cases of political violence across several states.
Abdullahi said every Nigerian has the right to support a political party of choice, while registered political parties are entitled to organise meetings and conduct lawful activities without intimidation.
He called on the government to protect these rights and urged the police to enforce the law without regard to political affiliation.
According to Abdullahi, the party’s memorandum examined reported incidents between July 2025 and September 2026 across Kaduna, Kebbi, Ekiti, Cross River, Rivers, Edo, Osun, Kogi and Enugu states.
He said the incidents included attacks on political meetings, destruction of party property, assaults on political participants and threats against citizens over their political preferences.
Abdullahi cited the February 2026 attack on the ADC Secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, during a political gathering, as well as reported gunshots at the residence of former Edo State governor and former APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
The Edo State Police Command confirmed that there had been an attack at the ADC secretariat and that it received a report of alleged gunshots at Oyegun’s residence. The command said its officers observed signs of malicious damage at the residence and that the Commissioner of Police ordered a full-scale investigation.
However, Abdullahi said the ADC was yet to receive information on any arrests, prosecution or the outcome of the investigation into the incident.
The party called for greater protection of political activities and the rights of citizens as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
