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The Digest: ​

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of acting like a terrorist organization following a violent attack on its members in Lagos. The incident, which occurred during a political gathering, has drawn strong condemnation and raised concerns about the escalation of political violence ahead of the 2027 elections.​

Key Points:
  • Suspected thugs stormed a church premises in Alimosho, Lagos, during an ADC event.
  • The attack resulted in the vandalization of vehicles, seizure of property, and several injuries.
  • The ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, condemned the incident as a "profound act of sacrilege."
  • The party cited a pattern of intimidation, including recent threats and disruptions in Edo, Kogi, Kaduna, and Kebbi states.
  • The ADC also referenced a Canadian court ruling that allegedly categorized the APC as a terrorist organization.
  • ADC has called on the Nigeria Police Force to ensure impartiality and swift justice for those responsible.
The ADC's statement asserts that the APC's reliance on intimidation and violence is a confession of its failure to deliver good governance. The party suggests that these desperate measures will not succeed in silencing the opposition and that Nigerian democracy is at a critical juncture.