ADC offers APC 24 hours to supply proof of alleged assault in Rivers

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has challenged the All Progressives Congress, APC, to supply proof linking its members to the alleged assault on APC supporters at Eleme Junction throughout President Bola Tinubu’s current go to to the state.

The ADC, which denied involvement within the incident, described the allegation as unsubstantiated and able to heightening political pressure within the state.

The celebration was reacting to an announcement issued on Wednesday by the Rivers State APC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga, who accused ADC members of attacking APC and Rainbow Coalition supporters travelling to the presidential rally on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on November 7.

The celebration demanded the identities of the alleged victims, particulars of medical remedy acquired, the police station the place the incident was reported and any pictures, movies or eyewitness accounts linking the attackers to the ADC.

It mentioned, “We categorically reject the allegation of ADC involvement. It is unsubstantiated, misleading and capable of unnecessarily inflaming political tensions in Rivers State.”

The ADC additionally denied organising or authorising any exercise at Eleme Junction in reference to the presidential rally, insisting that no credible proof had been offered to determine the involvement of its members.

The celebration additional recalled an alleged assault on members of its Young Women Forum at Alesa, Eleme, in March 2026, claiming that suspected political thugs disrupted their gathering, dispersed members and destroyed gear.

It mentioned the incident was reported by Premium Times and different nationwide newspapers, including that it had remained dedicated to peaceable political participation regardless of the alleged intimidation.

Reacting to the APC’s warning that its supporters ought to defend themselves in opposition to additional assaults, the ADC cautioned political leaders in opposition to statements that might encourage violence or reprisals.

The celebration mentioned, “No political party should encourage its supporters to take the law into their own hands, engage in reprisals or resort to violence under the guise of self-defence.”

It additionally introduced plans to formally petition the Rivers State Commissioner of Police and the State Director of the Department of State Services to research the allegations and set up what occurred.

The ADC mentioned it could equally convey the matter to the eye of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, forward of the 2027 basic elections.

The celebration urged safety businesses to guard residents from arbitrary arrest, intimidation and harassment based mostly on unverified political allegations, whereas insisting that anybody discovered culpable of legal conduct ought to face the legislation.

It reaffirmed its dedication to peaceable political engagement, declaring that the competition for political energy in Rivers State needs to be determined by the poll reasonably than intimidation or violence.