ADC: Rivers Secretariat Attack Assault on Democracy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the recent attack on its Secretariat in Rivers State. Daily Trust had reported how suspected political thugs set the ADC secretariat ablaze in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday night. The incident occured ahead of the visit of the former Governor of Rivers […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the recent attack on its Secretariat in Rivers State.

Daily Trust had reported how suspected political thugs set the ADC secretariat ablaze in Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday night.

The incident occured ahead of the visit of the former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

The thugs also reportedly attacked the minister’s community with heavy firepower, shooting sporadically in the area.

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Reacting in a post on X on Friday, the ADC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the attack as a direct assault on democracy and the constitutional rights of Nigerians.

“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the criminal attack on our party secretariat in Ubima, which was burnt to the ground last night by thugs loyal to the ruling party.

“This fire is not only an attack on the African Democratic Congress as a political party, it is also a direct assault on democracy, political tolerance, and the constitutional rights of Nigerians to freely associate and participate in the democratic process.”

The opposition coalition said the latest incident was part of a pattern of intimidation and violence against the party, recalling how its members were allegedly shot during a political gathering.

It warned that as a party, it would not allow its members and supporters to be targets for political thuggery.

“Those who believe they can intimidate opposition parties through arson, violence, and criminal attacks should be reminded that those who choose violence should not assume others are incapable of defending themselves.

“While the ADC remains a peaceful and law-abiding democratic party committed to peaceful political engagement, we will not stand by and allow our members, supporters, and facilities to become easy targets for political thuggery.”