ADC warns Sokoto governor over violence against opposition
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday. “The Sokoto State Government must understand that governing a State does not confer ownership,” the statement said.
Context & Background
✦The ADC will campaign in Sokoto State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday.Tuesday:The warning came on Tuesday, a day after the state government sealed an ADC campaign office along Ahmadu Bello Way in Sokoto, citing a property ownership dispute and security concerns.₦30 million:Aminu Abdullahi, spokesperson for ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya, alleged that the government demanded ₦30 million for a venue for the campaign launch.
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Key Takeaways
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✦The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday.
✦“The Sokoto State Government must understand that governing a State does not confer ownership,” the statement said.
✦The ADC will campaign in Sokoto State.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday.Tuesday: The warning came on Tuesday, a day after the state government sealed an ADC campaign office along Ahmadu Bello Way in Sokoto, citing a property ownership dispute and security concerns.₦30 million: Aminu Abdullahi, spokesperson for ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya, alleged that the government demanded ₦30 million for a venue for the campaign launch.30 October: The office closure followed an alleged attack on Mr Dan’iya’s convoy near Sokoto airport on 30 October.
Editorial Excerpt
The ADC warns Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for violence against opposition members as disputes over campaign access continue ahead of Atiku Abubakar’s planned Sokoto campaign launch.
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What is the latest development regarding Ahmed Aliyu?
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday.
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“The Sokoto State Government must understand that governing a State does not confer ownership,” the statement said.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for any violence against its members as the party prepares to launch its presidential campaign in the state on Wednesday.
