Atiku Alleges Plot To Disrupt ADC Campaign In Sokoto, Vows Resistance
- On Wednesday, African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar held his campaign flag-off in Sokoto amid large crowds of supporters chanting for change and waving party flags.
- Atiku accused the Department of State Services on Tuesday of recruiting protesters to disrupt the rally, alleging the Sokoto State Government sealed the party's campaign office to obstruct activities.
- Denying the allegations, the DSS stated its operatives evacuated ADC governorship candidate Mannir Daniya to safety during an October 31 attack; police arrested 11 suspects and two officers were injured.
- Large crowds of supporters lined the airport route to welcome the former Vice President, causing significant traffic delays as they waved ADC flags and chanted slogans rejecting the ruling All Progressives Congress .
- The incident reflects ongoing friction between the ADC and the APC-controlled state government ahead of the 2027 general election, as Atiku vowed to resist what he termed "administrative roadblocks" while urging voters to protect their ballots.
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Nigeria: There's a Plot to Disrupt ADC Rally in Sokoto, Atiku Raises Alarm
Former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that there is a plot to mobilise protesters to disrupt the party's campaign rally in Sokoto State.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accuses security agency of mobilizing prosecutors to create disorder as opposition party prepares for campaign rally in Sokoto
Atiku accuses DSS of plotting to disrupt ADC rally in Sokoto
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the leadership of the Department of State Services, DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s campaign rally. Atiku said the […]
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