By joshua 
JUST IN: “If you are confident in your performance, why fear a free, fair, and transparent election? What Are You Afraid Of?”
~ African Democratic Congress Blasts Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Alleges Plot to Kill Opposition and Hijack Democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a scathing attack on the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of orchestrating a deliberate assault on opposition parties and Nigeria’s democratic system.
Speaking at a World Press Conference, ADC leaders alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government is attempting to cling to power “by hook or crook,” warning that Nigeria is on the brink of a one-party state.
The party maintained that its current leadership, led by David Mark, emerged through a lawful process following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on July 29, 2025, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to the ADC, all constitutional procedures were followed, and the outcomes were duly communicated to INEC.
The party dismissed claims by Nafiu Bala Gombe to the party leadership, noting that he had resigned months before initiating legal action. It further criticized INEC’s handling of the dispute, accusing the electoral body of misinterpreting a Court of Appeal ruling that directed all parties to maintain the status quo ante.
ADC leaders claimed that recent developments point to a coordinated effort by the ruling party to destabilize the opposition, describing the situation as “a direct assault on Nigeria’s democracy and the rights of citizens.”
In a direct address to President Tinubu, the party questioned why a government controlling the majority of the National Assembly and over 30 state governments would feel threatened by a credible opposition.
“If you are confident in your performance, why fear a free, fair, and transparent election?” the party queried.
The ADC further declared a loss of confidence in INEC, stating that the commission is no longer capable of conducting credible elections. It also announced plans to proceed with its political activities regardless of INEC’s participation, insisting that such presence is not legally mandatory.
Calling on the international community to take note, the party urged global observers to hold accountable those it accused of undermining Nigeria’s electoral integrity.
Describing the moment as “defining,” the ADC called on Nigerians to resist any attempt to impose a one-party system, warning that silence could amount to complicity.
The press conference ended with a strong declaration that the ADC “remains alive and strong,” vowing to continue its role as what it described as the last line of defense against dictatorship in Nigeria.