Prominent African Democratic Congress leaders, including former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal, on Wednesday, in Abuja, joined a protest in Abuja against recent decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission against their party, the African Democratic Congress.
The ADC chieftains were all seen holding the banner of the party while leading the ongoing “SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY” protest in Abuja.
The protest is against INEC’s decision to delist the party’s leadership headed by David Mark.
The demonstrators sang Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots!” even though it was replaced on May 29, 2024 by President Bola Tinubu with the 1960 independence anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.”
ADC chieftain Rotimi Amaechi, while addressing the crowd, urged Nigerians to seize their destiny and resist political manipulation.
Amaechi called on citizens to stand up for the integrity of the nation’s democracy.
A post on Tambuwal’s X handle quoted Amaechi as saying, “Alongside other leaders of the ADC, I am participating in a peaceful protest against the perceived partisanship of the electoral umpire.
“This patriotic action is driven by our collective commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring that our electoral process remains credible, fair, and transparent.
“We must resist any attempt to undermine democratic institutions or pave the way for authoritarian tendencies.
“Our stance is not just political, it is a duty to protect the integrity of our nation and preserve the will of the people.”
