ADC Accuses APC of Intimidation Ahead of Campaign Launch

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto state has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to undermine its activities and create political unrest in the state. This allegation comes as the ADC prepares for its Presidential Campaign flag-off scheduled for November 4.

Alhaji Muhammad Bello Goronyo, the Director-General of the Sokoto State ADC Governorship Campaign Council, stated that the ADC is determined to proceed with the event despite alleged intimidation. Goronyo claimed that the APC's popularity is declining due to unpopular policies, leading to violent tactics against the ADC.

He detailed incidents including the release of a notorious youth, K.C, who allegedly attacked the ADC Secretariat and disrupted a peaceful solidarity procession on October 28, injuring women and vandalizing property. Additionally, on October 30, Goronyo reported an attack on the ADC governorship candidate, Alhaji Muhammad Maniru Dan’Iya, where gunfire was directed at his convoy.

Goronyo called for an independent investigation into these events.