Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking in a statement on 𝕏, Obi described the attack as a setback for democracy. He lamented that thugs attacking the office of a political party without fear of retribution shows how low the standards of democracy have fallen. Obi said, “What occurred at the ADC office in Bakassi, Cross River State, is not merely an attack on a political party; it is an attack on democracy itself. “When thugs can storm a party office and destroy property without facing arrest, it reflects how dangerously low our democratic standards have fallen.” He also warned that the erosion of leadership standards and tolerance of political misconduct could push the country towards violence. “In the current state of Nigeria, what can we expect when leadership standards have plummeted to the extent that qualification, certification, and credibility are no longer deemed necessary for public office? “The ability for individuals to present forged certificates for election sends a troubling message to our society. If we continue down this path, violence may become the future of our democracy. “We must recognise that fraud and violence cannot create true leadership; they will only result in chaos. This chaos will ultimately affect our children and us,” he stated. The former governor of Anambra State spoke following the disruption of the planned opening of an ADC secretariat in Bakassi on Saturday by suspected political thugs. Reports indicated that the attackers stormed the venue of the ceremony, dispersing party supporters and destroying canopies, loudspeakers, chairs and other equipment arranged for the event.