The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the attack on its Secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, by thugs it described as criminals.
ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the attack as a direct 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 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.
“This latest incident is part of a disturbing pattern of intimidation and violence against our party and its members. Just a few days ago, ADC members were shot at during a political gathering.
“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 said while the ADC remains a peaceful and law-abiding democratic party committed to peaceful political engagement, it “will not stand by and allow our members, supporters, and facilities to become easy targets for political thuggery.”