The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has added that the protest at the National Assembly was carried out in the face of heavy security presence, underscoring the depth of public frustration and determination for electoral justice.
According to the party, ADC members and supporters advanced peacefully despite the intimidating display of armed police officers wielding AK-47 rifles, in order to deliver their protest letter to officials of the National Assembly—whom the party described as supposed representatives of the people.
ADC stated that the decision to press forward, rather than retreat, symbolized the resolve of Nigerians to be heard and to defend their democratic rights without fear. The party emphasized that no amount of intimidation or force can silence legitimate demands for free, fair, and transparent elections.
The party noted that the act of submitting the protest letter, even under armed watch, sends a clear message: Nigerians are no longer afraid, and civic action will continue until the National Assembly listens and acts in line with the will of the people.
ADC Salutes Protesters, Declares Abuja Walk the Beginning of a Determined Democratic Push
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally acknowledged and commended the participation of well-meaning Nigerians, youths, women, COPDEM, Rescue Nigeria Alliance, and all patriotic citizens who joined the historic protest march to the National Assembly in Abuja.
In a statement, the party praised participants who, in a symbolic shift from online activism to real-world civic engagement, “took a break from TikTok to do the real talk on the streets of Abuja.” ADC noted that protesters stood their ground without retreating an inch, completing a record walk to the National Assembly complex despite intense intimidation, undemocratic restrictions, and threatening orders allegedly issued under the unpopular APC-led government.
The party emphasized that the peaceful determination shown by protesters in the face of armed security presence reflects a growing national consciousness and a refusal to be silenced or cowed. According to ADC, the march demonstrated that Nigerians are ready to defend their democratic rights openly and collectively.
ADC described the participants as true heroes of democracy, assuring them that their courage and sacrifice will not be in vain. The party concluded by reaffirming that the protest marks only the beginning of a sustained and determined journey toward democratic accountability and political change—a ride that ultimately leads to Aso Rock.
“Today was not the end,” the statement noted. “It was the first clear signal that Nigerians are ready, resolute, and unstoppable.”
