The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported declaration of war against anti-Tinubu candidates ahead of the February 21, 2026 elections.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary,
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Monday, the party described the comment as
irresponsible and dangerous.
According to the statement, it would not stop Nigerians from
deciding who to vote.
The ADC said the minister’s remarks were troubling,
especially at a time when the country is facing economic hardship, insecurity
and political tension.
“We consider the Minister’s declaration of war against
so-called anti-Tinubu candidates not only irresponsible, but dangerous in the
current fragile atmosphere of our nation. At a time when Nigerians are
grappling with unprecedented economic hardship, insecurity, and deep political
distrust, the last thing the country needs is inflammatory rhetoric from those
entrusted with public office.
“Nigeria must not be turned into a ground for settling
political scores; it is a constitutional democracy. Power ultimately belongs to
the people, not to any President, any Minister, or anyone who wrongly assumes
that holding public office means owning the country,” the statement warned.
The party said it was reminding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nyesom Wike and other officials of the
administration that Nigerians cannot be bullied or pressured.
It added that any attempt to threaten or force voters into
submission only shows fear and exposes what it described as growing anxiety
within Wike, Tinubu and the APC over their level of public support, as well as
a widening disconnect between the government and many citizens.
“If Wike, the APC and its leaders are confident in their
performance, they should submit themselves humbly to the verdict of the
electorate.
“The ADC will not sit idly by and watch political actors
truncate our democracy. Any attempt, overt or covert, to subvert the will of
Nigerians to freely choose their leaders will be firmly resisted through every
means at our disposal. We are prepared to mobilize democratic institutions,
civil society partners, and the Nigerian people themselves in defense of the
sanctity of the ballot,” the statement added.
“If they are confident in their performance, they should
submit themselves humbly to the verdict of the electorate,” the ADC said.
The party also vowed to resist any attempt to interfere with
the outcome of the election.
“Any attempt, overt or covert, to subvert the will of
Nigerians to freely choose their leaders will be firmly resisted through every
means at our disposal,” the statement read.
The ADC insisted that no declaration of war or political
pressure would override the voice of the electorate in the February 21 polls.
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