INEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Tambuwal protest under ADC banner

Politics INEC: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Tambuwal protest under ADC banner Published on April 8, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Prominent African Democratic Congress, ADC, leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal were on Wednesday 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.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Addressing the crowd, ADC chieftain Rotimi Amaechi urged Nigerians to seize their destiny and resist political manipulation, calling 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.” Don't Miss ADC crisis: ‘No cause for alarm’ – David Mark to Nigerians You may like Stand up against one-party system – Obi to Nigerians Peter Obi, Kwankwaso lead ‘Save Democracy’ protest in Abuja Protesters storm INEC office in Abuja (VIDEO) ADC raises alarm over alleged political persecution of opposition members in Kaduna Hinder ADC’s progress, you’ll have serious problems – Kwankwaso warns Nafiu Bala 2027: Again, Bashir Ahmad laments as another Kano ex-gov set to join ADC

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