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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised the alarm over an alleged attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing the development as a threat to democratic freedoms and political participation in Nigeria.

In a statement shared on his official X page, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, said the incident involving Obi and other party leaders was troubling, particularly in view of earlier warnings reportedly issued against the former candidate.

“Today’s attack on Mr. Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress is a grave and disturbing development,” he said.

Abdullahi also linked the incident to previous threats allegedly made against Obi, stating,

“We didn’t know at the time that the Governor’s threat would include an assassination plot.”

The ADC spokesperson condemned violence and intimidation in political activities, describing such actions as harmful to democratic values.

“Violence and intimidation are the weapons of those who fear the will of the people; such actions stain our democracy and must be condemned by all who believe in freedom,” he stated.

He added that the party would not be deterred by the development, reaffirming its commitment to political engagement.

“The ADC will neither bow nor retreat. We will stand firm, speak without fear, and continue the peaceful struggle for a Nigeria where the opposition is not punished, and every citizen is free,” Abdullahi said.

We will neither bow nor retreat – ADC reacts to attack on Peter Obi in Benin