Atiku Abubakar Accuses DSS of Campaign Disruption Tactics

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused the leadership of the Department of State Services (DSS) of recruiting thugs to obstruct his party’s campaigns in Sokoto State. He condemned the violence and political intimidation faced by ADC members and the government's refusal to allow access to public facilities for their rallies.

Atiku stated that he would proceed with a rally in Sokoto despite these challenges. He claimed that the DSS's actions were part of a calculated effort to frustrate the ADC and deny citizens their democratic rights.

The DSS responded by stating that its Director-General has ordered a probe into the allegations. They noted that operatives had previously evacuated ADC governorship candidate Mannir Daniya to safety after an attack on October 31.

Atiku emphasized that the actions of the DSS represent political interference rather than legitimate security operations.