The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogun State Chapter, has condemned the alleged ongoing intimidation and smear campaign targeted at its leader and Interim National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola by opposition forces in the South West region.
ADC said this in a statement issued by its
Publicity Secretary, National Media Frontiers, Ogun State, Hon Muhammed MJG GKAF.
According to the statement, “It is unacceptable and undemocratic that as he (Aregbesola) exercises his constitutional and political right to campaign across the region, elements of the opposition resort to harassment and attacks instead of engaging in issue based politics. Such actions are a direct assault on democracy, free expression, and the spirit of fair political competition.”
The party therefore urged “security agencies and all relevant authorities to guarantee the safety and freedom of movement for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and all our party leaders nationwide,” adding, “Democracy thrives on inclusivity, tolerance, and fairness not intimidation.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain steadfast and law-abiding, “as the ADC will continue to pursue its vision of a just, democratic, and prosperous Nigeria.”
