ADC-PCC Denounces Attack on Women in Sokoto Campaign

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) condemned an attack on its female members during a peaceful campaign activity in Sokoto metropolis, where thugs allegedly armed with dangerous weapons seized their branded campaign truck. Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, stated that the women were ambushed and harassed, with one victim alleging that despite notifying security agencies, no meaningful intervention occurred.

The attackers demanded ₦1 million, threatening to burn the truck if the money was not paid. The victims managed to pay part of the money in cash and transferred the balance before the truck was released.

Ologbondiyan described the attack as a serious threat to democratic participation, particularly for women in politics, and urged security agencies to investigate the incident, arrest the perpetrators, and ensure their prosecution. He cautioned against the use of thugs in political activities, warning of potential long-term consequences.