The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State has condemned the violent attack on members of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at Umuoyima Town Hall, in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday evening.
Key Highlights:
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemned the violent attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Owerri, Imo State.
- The party alleged that over 20 armed thugs invaded the meeting venue at Umuoyima Town Hall and attacked participants.
- Several people were reportedly injured, while chairs and public address systems were destroyed.
- ADC described the incident as barbaric and urged political actors to embrace peaceful, issue-based campaigns.
- The party stressed that violence, intimidation and thuggery have no place in a democratic society.
ADC said according to eyewitness accounts, over 20 thugs welding various weapons invaded the meeting venue, and unleashed mayhem on party members.
The party said many were injured and properties, while chairs and public address systems belonging to the NDC were destroyed.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Chief Mac-Donald Amadi and made available to newsmen in Owerri.
“We condemn this barbaric act in the strongest possible terms.We are all brothers and sisters. Imo State is our common home. Politics should not turn us into enemies. The blood of any Imolite is too precious to be spilled on the altar of ambition.
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“The Holy Bible reminds us in Psalm 62:11.God has spoken once, twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God.”_
Power is given by God, and to God alone belongs the authority to enthrone and dethrone.
“If the purpose of seeking power is to develop our state, to build our roads, schools, and hospitals, and to wipe tears from the eyes of our people, then there is absolutely no need to kill ourselves.
“ADC believes politics must be played according to the tenets of democracy — with ideas, with civility, and with respect for the sanctity of human life. Thuggery, intimidation, and violence have no place in a democracy.
“We urge all political actors, stakeholders, and youths in Imo State to reject violence. Let us debate issues, not attack persons. Let us campaign with our manifesto, not with weapons.
“We will continue to uphold the rule of law and the fear of God in all our day to day activities. We will not be provoked into violence. We will not sponsor thugs. Our mandate is to serve, not to shed blood,” the statement said.
The party called on the security agencies to immediately investigate the attack, arrest the perpetrators and their sponsors, and ensure that justice is done.
