Peter Obi condemns violent attack on ADC secretariat in Cross River, calling it an assault on democracy and warning against political misconduct
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the violent disruption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat opening in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross River State. He described the incident as “an attack on democracy itself.”
In a statement shared via X, Obi said the assault by suspected political thugs highlights a troubling decline in Nigeria’s democratic standards.
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“What happened at the ADC office in Bakassi is not merely an attack on a political party; it is an attack on democracy itself,” Obi said.
He warned that the erosion of leadership standards and the tolerance of political misconduct could destabilize the nation.
“When thugs can storm a party office and destroy property without facing arrest, it reflects how dangerously low our democratic standards have fallen,” he stated.
Obi further cautioned that fraudulent practices in politics could lead to future violence.
“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,” he said.
He stressed that genuine leadership cannot emerge from fraud and intimidation, noting that such actions threaten the well-being of citizens and future generations.
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The remarks followed reports that suspected thugs stormed the venue during the ADC secretariat launch on Saturday, dispersing party supporters and destroying equipment, including canopies, loudspeakers, and chairs.
