By Lateef Ibrahim
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged a plot to block the upcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, describing the move as an abuse of public office.
In a statement shared on April 14, 2026, Atiku claimed that efforts were underway to revoke the license of the Rainbow Event Centre, the venue slated to host the convention.
According to him, the ADC had complied with all legal and contractual requirements for the event, stressing that there was no lawful justification to deny the party access to the facility.
“The ADC has paid every fee. The ADC has signed every contract. The ADC has broken no law,” he stated.
Atiku condemned the alleged move, warning that it reflects a broader attempt to suppress opposition activities and weaken democratic institutions.
“This is how democracies are strangled in a thousand petty, vindictive acts against opposition parties,” the statement read.
Despite the reported pressure, the former presidential candidate insisted that the convention would proceed as planned.
“The convention will hold. The ADC will rise. And Nigeria will rise with it,” he added.
