ADC accuses APC of plotting to suppress oppositions via security

Austin Okoro DDM NEWS

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of plotting to suppress legitimate opposition under the guise of national security.

This accusation follows recent claims made by Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, which the ADC describes as a “textbook example of a political dog whistle” aimed at justifying a potential crackdown on dissent opposition.

The ADC has vehemently denied any intention to undermine democracy, stating that its mission is to rescue Nigeria from what it calls the “irredeemable incompetence” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

According to Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, the party is solely focused on promoting the welfare of Nigerians and ensuring that the government remains accountable to its citizens

The ADC alleges that the APC-led Federal Government is constructing a false narrative to justify a potential crackdown on opposition parties under the guise of protecting national security.

Abdullahi warned that this approach undermines Nigeria’s democratic ethos and threatens the very foundation of the country’s democracy.

He emphasized that the health of Nigeria’s democracy depends on a free, open, and competitive political environment.

The ADC has also appealed to the international community, including democratic governments, human rights organizations, and election observers, to closely monitor the political climate in Nigeria.

This appeal highlights the party’s concerns about the government’s intentions and the potential risks to democracy in the country.

In response to the ADC’s allegations, the APC has denied any plans to destabilize the opposition coalition.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed the claims as baseless and lacking in evidence.

However, the ADC insists that it has credible intelligence supporting its claims, including a secret meeting between federal officials and state party chairmen from the North East and North West regions.

The ADC’s accusations and the APC’s denial have significant implications for Nigeria’s democratic landscape.

The tension between the ruling party and the opposition coalition may escalate, potentially leading to further polarization and instability in the country.

As the 2027 general elections approach, the ADC’s determination to challenge the APC’s dominance may lead to a more intense political contest, with potential repercussions for the country’s democratic institutions .

In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, the party said it had no intention of undermining democracy but is solely focused on rescuing Nigeria from what it described as the “irredeemable incompetence” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed concern over the APC’s growing hostility toward dissenting voices, questioning the ruling party’s apparent discomfort with opposition politics.

His remarks followed a statement on X (formerly Twitter) by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who alleged that certain political figures were “banding together to overthrow an administration that has been the most focused, most transformative in our history.”

In its response, the ADC dismissed Onanuga’s post as “irresponsible and defamatory,” warning that such rhetoric could be used as a pretext for a wider clampdown on opposition leaders and voices critical of the governmen

“Bayo Onanuga’s tweet is a textbook example of a political dog whistle,” the ADC stated.

“The APC-led Federal Government appears to be constructing a false narrative designed to justify a potential crackdown on dissent and to criminalise legitimate opposition activities under the guise of protecting national security.”

ADC accuses APC of plotting to suppress oppositions through security

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of plotting to suppress legitimate opposition under the guise of national security.

This accusation follows recent claims made by Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, which the ADC describes as a “textbook example of a political dog whistle” aimed at justifying a potential crackdown on dissent opposition.

The ADC has vehemently denied any intention to undermine democracy, stating that its mission is to rescue Nigeria from what it calls the “irredeemable incompetence” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

According to Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, the party is solely focused on promoting the welfare of Nigerians and ensuring that the government remains accountable to its citizens

The ADC alleges that the APC-led Federal Government is constructing a false narrative to justify a potential crackdown on opposition parties under the guise of protecting national security.

Abdullahi warned that this approach undermines Nigeria’s democratic ethos and threatens the very foundation of the country’s democracy.

He emphasized that the health of Nigeria’s democracy depends on a free, open, and competitive political environment.

The ADC has also appealed to the international community, including democratic governments, human rights organizations, and election observers, to closely monitor the political climate in Nigeria.

This appeal highlights the party’s concerns about the government’s intentions and the potential risks to democracy in the country.

In response to the ADC’s allegations, the APC has denied any plans to destabilize the opposition coalition.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed the claims as baseless and lacking in evidence.

However, the ADC insists that it has credible intelligence supporting its claims, including a secret meeting between federal officials and state party chairmen from the North East and North West regions.

The ADC’s accusations and the APC’s denial have significant implications for Nigeria’s democratic landscape.

The tension between the ruling party and the opposition coalition may escalate, potentially leading to further polarization and instability in the country.

As the 2027 general elections approach, the ADC’s determination to challenge the APC’s dominance may lead to a more intense political contest, with potential repercussions for the country’s democratic institutions .

In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, the party said it had no intention of undermining democracy but is solely focused on rescuing Nigeria from what it described as the “irredeemable incompetence” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed concern over the APC’s growing hostility toward dissenting voices, questioning the ruling party’s apparent discomfort with opposition politics.

His remarks followed a statement on X (formerly Twitter) by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who alleged that certain political figures were “banding together to overthrow an administration that has been the most focused, most transformative in our history.”

In its response, the ADC dismissed Onanuga’s post as “irresponsible and defamatory,” warning that such rhetoric could be used as a pretext for a wider clampdown on opposition leaders and voices critical of the governmen

“Bayo Onanuga’s tweet is a textbook example of a political dog whistle,” the ADC stated.

“The APC-led Federal Government appears to be constructing a false narrative designed to justify a potential crackdown on dissent and to criminalise legitimate opposition activities under the guise of protecting national security.”

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