ADC and NDC Unite Against Political Violence in Edo

On November 4, 2026, leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) held a joint press conference in Benin City, vowing to resist political violence during the upcoming campaigns and elections. Dan Asekhame, a leader of the ADC, emphasized that the opposition would no longer tolerate the atmosphere of fear and intimidation in Edo State.

He highlighted ongoing attacks and harassment against opposition members, including vandalism of the NDC secretariat and destruction of campaign materials for candidates Bawa Mohammed Qawleeph and Frank Omosigho. David Olukoga, the Edo State Chairman of the NDC, and Tony Alile, the ADC Chairman, called for national and international attention to the violence faced by their parties.

They reported incidents of attacks on ADC leaders, including damage to properties and the shooting of a young man during an attack on ADC chieftain Kenneth Imansuangbon. Both parties demanded an end to political violence, responsible rhetoric, and impartial investigations.