Atiku alleges plot to block ADC convention, condemns move as abuse of power
Politics Atiku alleges plot to block ADC convention, condemns move as abuse of power Published on April 14, 2026 By Olarewaju Rasheedat googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged plans to prevent the African Democratic Congress, ADC, from holding its convention in Abuja, describing the development as an abuse of public office. The claim was made in a statement shared on April 14, 2026, on his official page. According to the statement, the alleged move involves efforts to revoke the license of Rainbow Event Centre, the venue scheduled to host the ADC convention. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Atiku said the opposition party had fulfilled all necessary requirements for the event, insisting that there was no legal basis to deny it access to the facility. “The ADC has paid every fee. The ADC has signed every contract. The ADC has broken no law,” he said. He described the situation as an attempt to stifle opposition activities, warning that such actions could undermine democratic principles. “This is how democracies are strangled in a thousand petty, vindictive acts against opposition parties,” the statement read. The former presidential candidate further maintained that the convention would go ahead as planned, despite the alleged pressure. “The convention will hold. The ADC will rise. And Nigeria will rise with it,” he added. Don't Miss Showunmi slams Ogun APC consensus, brands it ‘state capture, crude imposition’ You may like Convention: ADC passing through ‘shameful ordeal’ – Kola Ologbondiyan APC eyes gains as ADC, PDP crisis deepens in Kebbi ‘No battalion can stop ADC convention’ – Dino Melaye Imo ADC holds state congress, re-elects Okoroma as chairman, 15 other exco members Believe Wike at your risk when it comes to politics – ADC chieftain, Salihu Wike threatened to revoke license of facility owner – ADC gives update on national convention venue