ADC denies disrupting APC rally in Borno, challenges Ndume to supply proof

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Campaign Council in Borno State has denied allegations that it employed political thugs to disrupt an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Gwoza Local Government Area of the state.

The Director of Communications of the ADC Campaign Council, Bukar Bukar-Petrol, made the denial in an interview with Channels Television on Monday in Maiduguri.

Bukar-Petrol mentioned the occasion’s engagements with residents throughout its current visits to communities in Gwoza have been peaceable and carried out within the spirit of democratic participation.

He mentioned the council was reacting to allegations made by Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, accusing the ADC of disrupting an APC rally in Gwoza on Friday, November 6, 2026.

“The ADC Campaign Council, Borno State, wishes to clearly dissociate itself from any act of violence, civil disorder or activity capable of undermining peace and security in Gwoza or any other part of Borno State,” he mentioned.

Bukar-Petrol mentioned the ADC delegation visited the Emir’s palace, Pulka, internally displaced individuals, IDP, settlements and different communities with none confrontation or incident of violence.

He challenged Ndume to supply verifiable proof, together with an official police report, exhibiting that the ADC disrupted the APC rally.

Bukar-Petrol mentioned the ADC remained dedicated to peaceable political engagement, lawful campaigns and the democratic aspirations of the folks of Borno State.