The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a fresh move to destabilise its internal structure amid shifting political alliances. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, made the allegation in a statement posted on his official X account, claiming that a protest scheduled for Thursday, April 2, in Abuja is part of a coordinated effort to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Abdullahi, the protest will feature individuals posing as disgruntled party members demanding the removal of David Mark from leadership. He described the demonstration as a staged event involving a "paid crowd" aimed at pressuring INEC to recognise a figure who had already resigned and been expelled from the party.
Abdullahi stated that this follows an earlier failed attempt by APC-linked actors to push INEC into taking "illegal actions" against the ADC after Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's defection to the party. "After meeting a brick wall with INEC, they have now changed tactics, but the objectives remain the same," he said. He attributed the moves to a broader strategy by the ruling APC government, adding, "The plan to hijack the leadership of the ADC is real. If anything, it has assumed a new level of desperation." The ADC insists it will respond legally to any interference and remain compliant with due process. Abdullahi urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rein in those involved if they are not acting on his directive. No official response has come from the APC or the Federal Government.
Accusing the APC of plotting to infiltrate the ADC leadership through a staged protest is a serious claim, but Bolaji Abdullahi offers no evidence beyond assertion. If true, it suggests a pattern of using proxy pressure tactics against opposition parties, which could erode public trust in electoral integrity. For Nigerian voters, this raises concerns about how much political space remains genuinely independent. Without concrete proof or official rebuttals, the public is left navigating a war of narratives.
