ADC Challenges Sokoto Government Over Campaign Intimidation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has publicly challenged the Sokoto State Government regarding its presidential campaign flag-off scheduled for November 4. The party, led by state chairman Alhaji Bello Muhammad Goronyo, alleged ongoing intimidation, including gunfire at the airport, assaults on women supporters, and vandalism of its campaign office.
Goronyo stated that the ADC would uphold its right to organize political activities peacefully despite these threats. He called for investigations by the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services into the attacks, which included an assault on the ADC's governorship candidate on October 30.
The party claimed that the government expressed disagreement with their planned flag-off, raising concerns about political pluralism. Goronyo linked the attacks to the release of two individuals associated with political thuggery, alleging that hotels canceled reservations for the event under government pressure.
He demanded accountability for the attacks and an explanation for the suspects' release.
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