The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to disrupt a summit of opposition parties taking place in Ibadan, Oyo State. The claim was made in a statement issued on Saturday by ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi. He said the party had uncovered plans by APC agents to interfere with the ongoing meeting. According to Abdullahi, the APC previously blocked the ADC from using venues in Abuja. The Ibadan summit, held on April 25, brought together opposition figures for strategic discussions. "We have uncovered plans by the ruling APC to disrupt the summit being held by the opposition parties in Ibadan, Oyo State, today, 25th of April," the statement read. "After denying us the use of venues in Abuja, they now will not leave us alone to hold our meetings." Abdullahi added, "They say they are not scared, but they are behaving like people who are terrified. But we will not be deterred, because we are on the side of the Nigerian people." No report of actual disruption at the summit venue was provided. The APC has not responded to the allegations.
The ADC claims the APC is afraid despite projecting confidence, yet offers no evidence of concrete disruption attempts beyond prior venue denials in Abuja. The allegation centres on a pattern of restricted access rather than verified interference during the April 25 summit. If true, it suggests some political actors may face obstacles in exercising their rights to assemble. This affects all Nigerians who rely on open political engagement as a feature of democratic practice.
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