‘No one has monopoly on violence’ – ADC warns after attack on Kaduna members

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its members in Kaduna State, warning that no political party or group has a monopoly on violence.

The party said those bringing thuggery into the 2027 election process were creating a dangerous situation, especially as political activities were just beginning.

In a statement signed by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the attack as an unacceptable escalation.

“Let nobody mistake our commitment to peaceful democratic participation for weakness. No political party has a monopoly on non-state sanctioned violence. Once violence becomes an accepted instrument of political competition, nobody can predict where it ends,” the statement said.

“This is why the security agencies must act now. Those responsible for the attack, as well as anyone who sponsored or organised it, must be identified, arrested and prosecuted.”

The party also expressed support for its Kaduna governorship candidate, Hon. Isa Ashiru, and other members affected by the incident.

It urged the Kaduna State Government to ensure that all opposition parties were protected and allowed to participate freely in political activities.

“Kaduna belongs to its people, not to any party. If anyone believes intimidation will frighten the ADC off the political field, they have badly miscalculated.

“We will not be intimidated. We will organise, we will campaign, and we will compete in every part of Kaduna State. The 2027 elections must be decided by ideas competing at the ballot box, not by thugs and bruises,” the party said.