The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the violent disruption and attack that targeted the inauguration of its Transition Committee Members (TCMs) in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as a brazen assault on democracy, constitutional rights, and the party's internal democratic process.
In a briefing held in Maiduguri on Friday, January 16, 2026, Alhaji Ali Bukar Wurge, Chairman of the ADC Transition, Registration and Mobilisation Committee (TRMC) in Borno State, described the attack as a deliberate and cowardly act of political terrorism aimed at stifling opposition activities and frustrating the democratic rights of party members.
Wurge stated that the violence was orchestrated to prevent ADC members from freely and democratically electing credible leaders at both state and local government levels.
He said:“This was born out of blood and wreckage of democracy by those who claim to uphold and practise it.
We strongly condemn the cowardly acts of political terrorism orchestrated by desperate politicians and their criminal syndicates during our inauguration of the ADC transition committee in Maiduguri.”
The party chairman emphasized that the incident went far beyond a mere protest, labelling it as a well-coordinated and organised attempt to sabotage the democratic process and deny the people of Borno State their fundamental right to choose their leaders.
“This was not a protest, but an orchestrated violence against democracy and good governance, denying the people the right to elect their leaders in Borno State,” Wurge declared.
He further alleged that dozens of thugs involved in the Friday attack were acting on direct instructions from what he described as a “political despot” determined to suppress opposition voices and maintain a monopoly of political power in the state.
The ADC called on security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure that those behind the violence face the full weight of the law.
The party reiterated its commitment to peaceful, transparent, and democratic processes, vowing to continue its efforts to build a strong opposition presence in Borno State despite attempts at intimidation.
The condemnation comes amid heightened political tensions in the state as various parties prepare for upcoming congresses and leadership elections.
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