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, warning that such rhetoric could heighten political tensions and weaken democratic stability.
The party stressed that the outcome of the polls will be decided by voters, not by Bola Ahmed Tinubu or any government official.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate voters and vowed to resist any effort to undermine the will of Nigerians through lawful and constitutional means.
“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.
“Nigeria is not a battlefield for political vendettas; it is a constitutional democracy. The sovereign will rests with the Nigerian people, not with any President, not with any Minister, and certainly not with those who mistake access to state power for ownership of the nation.
“Nigerians cannot and will not be intimidated. Attempts to threaten or coerce voters into political submission only advertise their fear.
“Any attempt, overt or covert, to subvert the will of Nigerians to freely choose their leaders will be firmly resisted through every lawful means at our disposal,” the party said.
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