ADC Reschedules Sokoto Rally Amid Allegations of Intimidation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rescheduled its presidential campaign kick-off in Sokoto State to November 4, 2026, following allegations of intimidation and threats from the state government. Bello Goronyo, the ADC's Director-General for the Sokoto governorship campaign, stated that the government opposed the party's initial plan to hold the rally on October 31, 2026, and pressured hotel operators to cancel reservations for delegates and supporters.

Reports indicated that government-owned hotels refused to accommodate ADC guests, while private hotels faced threats of demolition for not complying. Goronyo also claimed that ADC members, including governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya, faced violence, with an incident at Sultan Abubakar III International Airport on October 30, where vehicles were damaged and gunshots fired.

He called for investigations by the police and the Department of State Services into these incidents and the alleged intimidation of hotel operators. The ADC condemned the actions as attempts to restrict political opposition and undermine democracy in the state.