Atiku Abubakar Joins ADC Protest Against INEC in Abuja

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar participated in a peaceful protest in Abuja organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The protest was aimed at addressing perceived partisanship by INEC and safeguarding democracy in Nigeria to prevent dictatorship.

Notable figures present included former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi. This protest comes amid a prolonged leadership crisis within the ADC, which has intensified tensions within the party ranks.

Recently, a decision was made to withdraw recognition of the current ADC leadership, sparking a fresh crisis. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, a third faction emerged within the party, further deepening divisions and leading to the announcement of an interim leadership to manage the party's affairs.