ADC Condemns Kaduna Attack, Warns Against Political Violence

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned an attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no political party has a monopoly on violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party described the incident as an unacceptable escalation of political activities, which it said had only just begun.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said its commitment to peaceful democratic participation should not be mistaken for weakness.

“Let nobody mistake our commitment to peaceful democratic participation for weakness. No political party has a monopoly on non-state sanctioned violence,” the party said.

It warned that the use of violence as a tool of political competition could have dangerous consequences.

“Once violence becomes an accepted instrument of political competition, nobody can predict where it ends,” the statement added.

The ADC called on security agencies to immediately investigate the attack, identify those responsible and prosecute both the perpetrators and anyone who sponsored or organised the incident.

The party also expressed solidarity with its Kaduna governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, and other members affected by the attack.

It urged the Kaduna State Government to ensure the safety of opposition parties and their members throughout the political process.

“Kaduna belongs to its people, not to any party. If anyone believes intimidation will frighten the ADC off the political field, they have badly miscalculated,” the party said.

The ADC vowed to continue its political activities across the state, insisting that the 2027 elections must be determined by voters rather than violence.

“We will not be intimidated. We will organise, we will campaign, and we will compete in every part of Kaduna State. The 2027 elections must be decided by ideas competing at the ballot box, not by thugs and bruises,” it said.