The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that Tuesday’s attack on the PDP headquarters sends a dangerous signal for democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the APC-led federal government of attempting to impose a one-party style of governance.
“The incident is a dangerous assault on Nigeria’s democracy, which must be condemned by everyone, regardless of party affiliation”, the statement said. The ADC alleged that the APC has anti-democratic tendencies and described the attack as a serious low for the Bola Tinubu administration.
“With this action, the government is sending a chilling message that it would do anything, including acts of terror, to advance partisan political interests. If armed agents can enforce factional control of an opposition headquarters, what stops it from targeting labour unions, press organisations, student movements, or peaceful protest groups?” the party asked.
The ADC further warned that the attack threatens the future of democracy in Nigeria, sending a dangerous signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party viewed the assault as a deliberate attempt by the ruling party to destabilise opposition groups and undermine the nation’s multiparty system.
The statement called on Nigerians and the international community “to engage the Nigerian government on the need to uphold democratic norms, respect civil liberties, and prevent further descent into authoritarian behaviour”.
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