FCT polls: ADC cautions Wike over threat

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike that the territory will work against those that are not supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The coalition part described Wike’s declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates as reckless and inflammatory. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary, Of […]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike that the territory will work against those that are not supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The coalition part described Wike’s declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates as reckless and inflammatory.

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary, Of the ADC warned that such rhetoric could deepen political tensions and undermine democratic stability, insisting that it is the Nigerian people, not President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or any minister, who will determine the outcome of the February 21, 2026 elections.

The ADC said Wike and the All Progressives Congress, APC, are attempting to intimidate voters, arguing that such tactics reflect their fear and growing unpopularity, and vowed to resist any effort to subvert the will of Nigerians through all lawful and constitutional means.

“At a time when Nigerians are grappling with unprecedented economic hardship, insecurity, and deep political distrust, the last thing the country needs is inflammatory rhetoric from those entrusted with public office.”

While calling on Wike not to add to the crisis in the country, ADC said, “Nigeria is not a battlefield for political vendettas, it is a constitutional democracy. The sovereign will rests with the Nigerian people, not with any President, not with any Minister, and certainly not with those who mistake access to state power for ownership of the nation.

 

The party said “If Wike, the APC and its leaders are confident in their performance, they should submit themselves humbly to the verdict of the electorate,” adding that the ADC will not sit idly by and watch political actors truncate our democracy.