ADC Warns FG: Don’t Use Alleged Coup Plot to Silence Opposition or Undermine Democracy

The *African Democratic Congress (ADC)* has warned the *Federal Government* against exploiting the recent reports of an *alleged coup plot* as an *excuse to clamp down on opposition leaders* or intimidate voices critical of the administration.

In a statement issued by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, *Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi,* the party said it views any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with utmost seriousness but cautioned the government not to *weaponise national security to stifle dissent or gain political advantage.*

While we vehemently oppose any attempt to *undermine Nigeria’s constitutional order*, we are equally concerned about the potential *misuse of such allegations to justify political witch hunts,* suppress dissent, or manipulate public sentiment, Abdullahi said.

The *ADC* noted that it has been closely monitoring developments surrounding the *alleged coup plot involving arrested military officers* and claims that a *former southern governor* was under investigation for *allegedly funding the suspects.*

The party expressed concern over conflicting narratives from official sources, pointing out that the *Defence Headquarters* had publicly *denied* ever mentioning a *coup plot* despite widespread media reports.

Such inconsistency raises serious fears that *the coup narrative may have been politically engineered,* the statement added.

The *ADC further cautioned* that the desperation of the ruling *APC* must not be allowed to endanger *Nigeria’s democracy or undermine the fundamental rights of citizens.*

Government must desist from *weaponising national security* as a tool for silencing the opposition. The ADC stands firmly against dictatorship in any form whether military or civilian, the statement read.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to defending Nigeria’s constitution and democracy while *urging the Federal Government to clarify the true nature of the alleged coup plot* to avoid further public tension and political suspicion.

*Press note written by*:🖊️

Honourable Muhammed MJG GKAF

*National Director of Audit,*

*ADC National Media Frontiers*