The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the attack on the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday is attack on democracy.
ADC in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government of attempt to force on party democracy in the country.
“The incident, without doubt, is a dangerous assault on Nigeria’s democracy, which must be condemned by everyone, regardless of party affiliation,” the party said.
ADC alleged that APC has anti-democratic credentials, and said that the attack on PDP was a dangerous low on President Bola Tinubu administration.
“With this action, the government is sending a chilling message that it would do anything and employ any means, including acts of terror, to advance partisan political interests.
“If the government could send armed agents to enforce factional control of an opposition headquarters, what stops it from doing the same to labour unions, press organisations, student movements, or peaceful protest groups?” ADC asked.
The party stated that the attack was not just on the PDP but the future of democracy in Nigeria and a dangerous signal to the 2027 general elections.
ADC viewed the attack on PDP secretariat as plot by the ruling party to destabilise opposition parties to undermine Nigeria’s future as a multiparty democracy.
The party called on Nigerians and international community “to take note of this dangerous situation and to engage the Nigerian government on the need to uphold democratic norms, respect civil liberties, and prevent further descent into authoritarian behaviour.
“As a party, we also demand an independent investigation into the role of the Nigerian Police and other security forces in this disgraceful action.
“We also call on President Bola Tinubu to rein in his political operatives before they send the country into chaos,” ADC demanded.
