The Digest:
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s allies of masterminding a covert plan to destabilise the opposition coalition. According to the party, the secret meeting with key ADC members from the north-east and north-west regions was not aimed at national security, but to coerce opposition figures.
Key Points:
- ADC claims that Tinubu’s allies have been involved in a secretive meeting.
- The meeting reportedly included former state chairmen and ADC executive members.
- The purpose was allegedly not about national peacebuilding but about intimidating opposition leaders.
- ADC accuses the ruling party of sabotaging the opposition’s growth.
- The ADC believes these tactics threaten democracy in Nigeria.
- ADC points out the timing, after the July 1st Coalition Declaration and ADC unveiling.
- The party urges President Tinubu to intervene and curb such actions from his appointees.
The ADC denounces the alleged covert tactics, calling them a threat to democracy and urging intervention to prevent further destabilisation of the opposition.
Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times
