The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to withdraw his “All Is Fair in Politics” remark, warning that such comments could encourage political violence and deepen divisions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The council made the demand in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, in which it also criticised what it described as the President’s silence over inflammatory comments and alleged acts of violence involving some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The ADC-PCC argued that Tinubu, as President, should rise above party interests and promote peaceful political engagement. It cited former President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration that no political ambition was worth the blood of any Nigerian, urging Tinubu to make a similar commitment.
The council expressed concern that while the Presidency, through its spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had cautioned opposition parties over political activities, it had allegedly failed to address the conduct of APC governors and party officials accused of encouraging violence.
It also alleged that opposition gatherings had been attacked and campaign materials destroyed in states including Edo, Cross River, Gombe, Lagos, Kebbi and Kaduna, with supporters reportedly subjected to physical attacks.
“‘All Is Fair in Politics’ is not the language of a Head of State. It is the language of political desperation and an open licence for thuggery, ballot snatching, intimidation and bloodshed,” the statement said.
The ADC-PCC challenged Tinubu to explain why his condemnation of political violence appeared to be directed more at opposition parties than members of his own party. It also questioned his failure to publicly caution APC governors and officials accused of making inflammatory statements.
Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful campaigns, the council said its political engagement would focus on issues such as hunger, insecurity, unemployment and corruption, which it described as major challenges facing the country under the Tinubu administration.
The ADC-PCC called on the President to publicly retract the remark, condemn party officials accused of inciting violence and direct security agencies to protect all Nigerians without political bias.
It maintained that the ADC would not be intimidated by threats or alleged attacks and would continue its campaign ahead of the 2027 elections, when Nigerians would have the opportunity to choose their preferred candidates.
What do you feel about this post?
Like
Love
Happy
Haha
Sad
