The African Democratic Congress, or ADC, denounced the attack on its Secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, by thugs it termed as criminals.
Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s spokesman, denounced the action as a clear assault on democracy.
In a statement he signed, Abdullahi said: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the criminal attack on our party secretariat in Ubima, which was burnt down last night by ruling party thugs.”
“This fire is an attack not only on the African Democratic Congress as a political party, but also on democracy, political tolerance, and Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freely associate and participate in the democratic process.
“This new incident is part of a worrisome pattern of intimidation and violence directed at our party and its members. Just a few days earlier, ADC members were shot during a political meeting.
“Those who believe they no 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.”
Abdullahi stated that while the ADC remains a peaceful and law-abiding democratic party dedicated to peaceful political activity, it “will not stand by and allow our members, supporters, and facilities to become easy targets for political thuggery.”