The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said those introducing thuggery and violence into the 2027 political election campaign are playing a dangerous game.
The party in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, however warned that no individual, group or political party has a monopoly on non-state sanctioned violence.
It condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, describing it as “an unacceptable escalation at a time when political activities ahead of the elections are only just beginning.”
The ADC warned that its commitment to peaceful democratic participation should not be mistaken 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 further warned.
It called on security agencies to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack, their sponsors and anyone connected to it.
The party expressed solidarity with its governorship candidate, Hon. Isa Ashiru, and members affected by the incident, and called on the Kaduna State government to guarantee the safety of opposition parties.
“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,” ADC stated.
