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A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken about joining several prominent politicians who took to the streets of Abuja to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday night.
Obi was seen alongside the likes of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, and Aminu Tambuwal were seen holding the placards of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in a “Save our Democracy’ protest.
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It comes after INEC’s decision to recognize the party leadership headed by David Mark.
Obi wrote on X: “Today, I joined fellow Nigerians, leaders, and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by National Chairman Sen. David Mark to participate in a peaceful “Save Democracy” protest.
“This event was not just an effort to protect our democracy; it was also a moment of reflection on how far we have fallen as a nation.
“We must resist the suffocation of our democracy by those who once claimed to have sacrificed to defend it, but are now doing everything possible to undermine it and silence opposition.
“History will not be kind to those who traded the struggle for democracy for the comfort of power. We will not remain silent, we will not be intimidated, and we will not surrender the future of this nation. The will of the people must prevail—stronger, louder, and impossible to suppress.”
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused authorities of targeting former governor Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition figures with sustained political pressure.
Speaking at a news conference, a party chieftain and former Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani-Bello, said the ADC was expressing grave concern over what it described as actions driven by political motives and capable of undermining democratic standards.
The party argued that recent events surrounding El-Rufai are not isolated. According to the ADC, they form part of “a broader strategy to weaken his political influence.”
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Among the issues raised were his omission from a ministerial appointment, ongoing proceedings at the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and the arrest and detention of some of his associates.
The ADC listed individuals it said were affected, including Bashir Saidu, Ja’afar Ibrahim Sani, Jimi A. Lawal, and Aisha Galadima.
It also alleged that key agencies such as the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Department of State Services are being used in ways that suggest selective enforcement.
According to the party, cases of prolonged detention, changes in bail conditions, and legal harassment are indicative of a political agenda rather than legitimate law enforcement.
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to stop the party from participating in the 2027 elections.
The allegation was made in a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to Bolaji, the party is worried about what it described as a developing situation that could prevent the ADC from fielding candidates in the upcoming elections.
