Atiku Abubakar Leads ADC Campaign Flag-Off in Sokoto

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) successfully held its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto on Wednesday, overcoming prior uncertainties regarding the venue and potential restrictions imposed by the state government. The event occurred peacefully, although there were reports of attacks on party supporters, with two individuals allegedly shot.

This flag-off is seen as a significant breakthrough for the opposition, which has faced a challenging atmosphere dominated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which began its campaign on October 24 in Kaduna. The ADC secured a venue at its state secretariat along Ilorin Road, Sokoto, after overcoming obstacles such as the alleged takeover of hotel accommodations and the sealing of its party secretariat.

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the party's presidential candidate, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, arrived in Sokoto around 1 pm, reaching the campaign venue at approximately 4:30 pm due to the large turnout of supporters. The atmosphere was celebratory, with supporters chanting "Tinubu Must Go" and engaging in various entertainment activities.