ADC Sets November 4 for Presidential Campaign Launch

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has set November 4 as the new date for its presidential campaign kickoff in Sokoto State. This decision follows alleged political intimidation from the Sokoto State Government, which had previously opposed the initial campaign date of October 31.

Bello Goronyo, the ADC's Director-General for the governorship campaign in Sokoto, reported that government pressure led hotel operators to cancel reservations for ADC delegates and supporters. He claimed that some government-owned hotels refused to accommodate ADC guests, and private hotels faced threats of property demolition if they did not comply.

Goronyo also detailed an incident on October 30 at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, where ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya's vehicles were damaged, and gunshots were fired. Additionally, he reported attacks on ADC women supporters during a solidarity march on October 28, resulting in injuries and property damage.

The ADC condemned these actions and called for investigations by the police and the Department of State Services.