Obi Warns of Escalating Violence Over Electoral Fraud After ADC Attack

Peter Obi, a former Nigerian presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, warned on Sunday that the country could face escalating violence if political leaders continue to overlook forged certificates and other forms of electoral misconduct, following an attack on a political party's office in Cross River State.

The incident occurred on Saturday in Bakassi Local Government Area, where suspected thugs disrupted the opening of a secretariat for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to reports, the attackers stormed the venue, dispersed supporters, and destroyed equipment including canopies, loudspeakers, and chairs. A video circulating online showed a group of youths dismantling the setup, with one man heard ordering the destruction and claiming the ADC had been absent during local development efforts. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the event, describing the perpetrators as hoodlums, and stated that officers had been deployed to restore order.

In a statement released via X, formerly Twitter, Obi condemned the disruption as "not merely an attack on a political party, it is an attack on democracy itself." He linked the violence to broader...