Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reiterated his determination to address insecurity, saying reported attempts to thwart his party’s campaign will not impede its activities ahead of the 2027 general election. TrackExec Orders “I listed some of the promises I made to Nigerians. “This is part of the promise to bring back security in all parts of this country.”
Atiku addressed yesterday at the flag-off of his presidential campaign in Sokoto where he called on Nigerians to support the ADC and vote for the party in the approaching election.
His statement came a day after he alleged that the Sokoto State Government and security operatives were plotting to disrupt the campaign rally, alleging that the Department of State Services (DSS) was recruiting protesters to cause disturbances and create a situation that could be used to impose a curfew.
The former Vise President further accused the state administration of refusing the ADC access to public venues and logistics support for the rally at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
He called the purported restrictions deliberate attempts to deprive the opposition party a fair playing field.
The DSS later launched a probe into Atiku’s accusation, stating the direction was given by its Director-General, even as the Service described the allegations as contradictory with its operations.
Its operatives offered security protection to political actors across party lines, the agency stated in its statement. It mentioned an instance involving the governorship candidate of the ADC in Sokoto, Mannir Daniya, whose personnel it allegedly evacuated to safety following an attack on October 31.
Notwithstanding the incident, Atiku went on with the campaign flag-off, declaring that no effort to delay the party would prevent it from addressing the people of Sokoto. Political
The state was chosen for the campaign launch because of its historical significance and reputation for peace, he added.
The ADC candidate said he came back to reconfirm his commitment to the commitments he made during his last campaign especially his promise to address insecurity if elected president.
Similarly, he called on Nigerians to come out en masse on the election day and vote for the ADC, expressing trust in the political purpose of the party. BuyMaps
The event is the official launch of Atiku’s presidential campaign efforts in Sokoto ahead of the 2027 general election.
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