‘We Will Not Be Intimidated’ — ADC Condemns Attack on Rivers Secretariat
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the recent attack on its party secretariat in Rivers State.
According to reports, suspected political thugs set the ADC secretariat ablaze in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area, on Thursday night.
The incident occurred ahead of a scheduled visit by the former governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
The attackers were also reported to have invaded the minister’s community, firing sporadically with heavy weapons in the area.
Reacting to the incident in a post on X on Friday, the ADC, through its National Publicity Secretary, 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 incident forms part of a pattern of intimidation and violence allegedly targeted at the party, recalling that its members were previously attacked during a political gathering.
It warned that the party would not allow its members and supporters to become victims of 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.”
