Opposition presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria’s security services are recruiting protesters to disrupt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign rally planned for Sokoto on Wednesday, and he vows the event will still go ahead. Speaking at an emergency press conference in Abuja, he frames the alleged actions as attempts to frustrate the ADC, obstruct its campaign, and deny voters a “level playing field.”
Multiple outlets report Atiku’s specific claims that public facilities and logistical support for the ADC are being blocked, and that the situation could be used to justify a curfew that would prevent the rally. Nigerian Eye additionally describes alleged locations and logistics of the protesters it says Atiku identified, including an office behind Zenith Bank on Koko Road.
Other coverage, including Vanguard, Premium Times, and Daily Post, largely emphasizes Atiku’s accusation that DSS/SSS leadership is plotting to disrupt the rally through recruited protesters and the resulting disorder. Legit.ng similarly highlights the allegation as the core news point.
