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APC acting like Boko Haram – ADC alleges after Lagos attack
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of descending into violence and “acting like a terrorist organisation” after suspected thugs attacked its members during a political gathering in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The event, held within a church premises and attended by party leaders, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who formally declared his defection to the ADC, was reportedly disrupted when armed thugs stormed the venue.
Vehicles were vandalised, property seized, and several attendees injured.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC condemned the incident as both a desecration of a place of worship and a troubling escalation of political violence.
“The invasion of a church premises by government-backed thugs is a profound act of sacrilege by a jittery ruling party desperate to silence opposition voices,” Abdullahi said.
The ADC alleged that the Alimosho attack reflects a wider trend of intimidation against its members and leaders across the country. It cited recent threats in Edo, harassment in Kogi, the closure of a private radio station in Niger, disruption of meetings in Kaduna, and assaults on party convoys in Kebbi as evidence of a coordinated campaign of suppression.
The party also recalled a recent ruling by a Canadian court which categorised the APC as a terrorist organisation, warning that the Lagos violence only reinforces that perception.
“If churches and other places of worship are no longer regarded as sacred by APC-sponsored goons, how does the ruling party expect Nigerians and the world to believe it is not a terrorist organisation? After all, attacking places of worship is the very definition of terrorism,” Abdullahi added.
The ADC called on the Nigeria Police Force to remain impartial, resist political manipulation, and ensure that those responsible for the Lagos violence and similar incidents nationwide are brought to justice.
“The police have a constitutional duty to protect all Nigerians and must not allow themselves to become an enforcement arm of the ruling party. Justice must be served swiftly and transparently. Nigerians and the international community are watching, and the credibility of our institutions is on trial,” the statement read.
According to the ADC, the APC’s reliance on violence demonstrates a lack of achievements to showcase as the 2027 elections approach.
“Resorting to intimidation and thuggery is a confession of failure. Instead of presenting Nigerians with a track record of good governance, the APC has chosen brute force and suppression. This is not democracy, it is dictatorship,” the party declared.
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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