The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved its presidential campaign kick‑off to Wednesday, 4 November, in Sokoto State after a series of alleged threats and attacks on its members and attempts by the state government to thwart the event.
In a statement released by the party, the ADC said the decision to proceed with the rally was a clear demonstration of its determination to exercise its constitutional rights, despite the intimidation it has faced.
ADC leaders claimed that members of the party had been threatened and attacked in the lead‑up to the rally, and that the Sokoto State government had made deliberate efforts to frustrate the gathering.
Sokoto State, located in north‑west Nigeria, has long been a focal point for political activity in the region. The ADC’s rescheduling of the event underscores the party’s resolve to maintain its campaign schedule amid the challenges it reports.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>