Dare Babalola
Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to disrupt a national summit of opposition political parties scheduled to hold in Ibadan.
The summit, taking place on Saturday, April 25, is expected to bring together opposition leaders and stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening democratic collaboration.
In a statement issued on Saturday morning via X, Abdullahi alleged that the APC had been making efforts to frustrate the gathering.
“We have uncovered plans by the ruling APC to disrupt the summit being held by the opposition parties in Ibadan, Oyo State, today, 25th of April,” Abdullahi wrote.
“After denying us the use of venues in Abuja, they now will not leave us alone to hold our meetings.
“They say they are not scared, but they are behaving like people who are terrified.
“But we will not be deterred, because we are on the side of the Nigerian people.”
The event, themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House.
It will be hosted by Seyi Makinde, with Olusegun Obasanjo presiding as chairman.
Atiku Abubakar is expected to attend, alongside keynote speakers including Chidi Odinkalu, Usman Bugaje, Mike Igini, Pat Utomi, and Kabir Adamu.
The allegation follows earlier claims by the ADC that it was denied access to major venues in Abuja, including Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, for its convention.
The party later secured the Rainbow Event Centre, though Abdullahi alleged that the management of the facility came under pressure to cancel the booking.
