ADC Accuses APC's Jarret Tenebe of Election Violence Threats

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has accused Jarret Tenebe, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of threatening election violence following his claim that the APC would deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. ADC spokesperson Chris Ojeikere stated that Tenebe's comments echoed previous remarks that preceded an attack on the ADC secretariat.

Ojeikere labeled Tenebe as “a known purveyor of violence, election and political brigandage,” referencing a past incident where the ADC secretariat was allegedly attacked shortly after Tenebe made similar statements. He urged Nigerians and security agencies to take note of Tenebe's language, especially given his military background, which Ojeikere suggested should raise concerns.

He warned that the ADC would report Tenebe's comments to security agencies and emphasized the importance of the electorate's will in the upcoming elections, asserting that the ADC remains confident in the democratic process.