ADC Demands Arrest of Attackers Targeting Sokoto Governorship Candidate

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned an attack on its Sokoto State governorship candidate, Alhaji Munir Dan Iya, allegedly by unidentified assailants. The party’s Presidential Campaign Council made the call following the attack, which occurred on unspecified dates. According to THISDAYLIVE, the ADC-PCC demanded swift action from law enforcement agencies to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Similarly, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is the ADC’s presidential candidate, has also spoken out against the attacks, condemning them in a statement made available to THISDAYLIVE and Tribune Online. The attacks targeted not only the ADC’s Sokoto gubernatorial candidate, but also the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. It is unclear at this time whether the attacks are politically motivated, and the Nigerian Police Force has not issued a statement regarding the incident. The ADC and its allies are urging the authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of all candidates during the upcoming elections.