The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has denied allegations by Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, that the party hired political thugs to disrupt an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Gwoza Local Government Area. The Director of Communications of the ADC Campaign Council in Borno State, Bukar Bukar-Petrol, dismissed the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State has denied allegations by Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, that the party hired political thugs to disrupt an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The Director of Communications of the ADC Campaign Council in Borno State, Bukar Bukar-Petrol, dismissed the allegation during an interview on Monday in Maiduguri.
He said the party’s engagements across communities in Gwoza were peaceful, orderly and conducted in the spirit of democratic participation.
Bukar-Petrol said visits to the Emir’s Palace in Pulka, internally displaced persons’ settlements and other communities were conducted without confrontation or violence. He also stressed that the ADC dissociates itself from any act capable of undermining peace and security in Borno State.
The ADC spokesperson challenged Senator Ndume to provide verifiable evidence, including an official police report, to support his allegation that the party disrupted the APC rally.
He further argued that growing interest in the ADC reflected the people’s search for a credible political alternative, which he linked to concerns about the APC’s performance and what some residents consider inadequate representation.
According to him, public dissatisfaction with elected representatives should be understood as part of democratic choice and political competition, rather than blamed on the ADC.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful political engagement, lawful campaigns and the democratic aspirations of the people of Borno State.
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