…Former VP explained state was deliberately chosen for the campaign launch due to its historical significance and reputation for peace
*Massive Crowd gyrates to Music, celebrate Three-hour long campaign with shouts of ‘Tinubu Must Go’
*BY PHILIP FAVOUR BOLUWATIFE/SOUTHWEST CORRESPONDENT, Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA
HISTORY was made in Sokoto State, center of the Caliphate on November 4, 2026, as millions of Nigerians from all walks of life attended an electrifying ceremony where the massive crowd showed that in any Democracy true power belongs to the people which will be demonstrated during the voting period when the electorates promised to queue behind the flag of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to ensure victory is ultimately seen to have been done, since the voice of men is the voice of ‘God’.
*PICTURE: MASSIVE CROWD JUBILATING DURING ADC PRESIDENTIAL FLAG-OFF IN SOKOTO STATE:
In a political masterpiece that he is an iconic elder statesman, Presidential candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar reaffirmed his commitment to tackling insecurity, declaring that alleged attempts to frustrate his party’s campaign will not stop its activities ahead of the 2027 general election.
“I enumerated some of the promises I made to Nigerians. One of the promises is to make sure that security is restored in every part of this country.”
Atiku spoke on Wednesday at the flag-off of his presidential campaign in Sokoto, where he urged Nigerians to support the ADC and vote for the party in the forthcoming election.
At a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Vice President also accused the state government of denying the ADC access to public facilities and logistical support for the rally. He described the alleged restrictions as deliberate attempts to deny the opposition party a level playing field.
*PICTURE: MASSIVE CROWD DANCING DURING ADC PRESIDENTIAL FLAG-OFF IN SOKOTO STATE:
His declaration came a day after he accused the Sokoto State Government and security operatives of plotting to disrupt the campaign rally, alleging that the Department of State Services (DSS) was recruiting protesters to cause disturbances and create a situation that could be used to impose a curfew.
The DSS subsequently ordered an investigation into Atiku’s allegation, saying the directive was issued by its Director-General despite the Service describing the claim as inconsistent with its operations.
*PICTURE: MASSIVE CROWD JUBILATING AND SCREAMING ‘TINUBU MUST GO’ DURING ADC PRESIDENTIAL FLAG-OFF IN SOKOTO STATE:
In its response, the agency said its operatives had provided security protection to political actors across party lines. It cited an incident involving the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto, Mannir Daniya, whom its personnel reportedly evacuated to safety after he was attacked on October 31.
Despite the controversy, Atiku proceeded with the campaign flag-off, saying no attempt to frustrate the party would deter it from addressing the people of Sokoto.
He explained that the state was deliberately chosen for the campaign launch because of its historical significance and reputation for peace.
The ADC candidate recalled the promises he made during his previous campaign, saying he had returned to reaffirm his commitment to those pledges, particularly his promise to tackle insecurity if elected president.
He also called on Nigerians to turn out in large numbers on election day and vote for the ADC, expressing confidence in the party’s political mission.
The rally marks the formal commencement of Atiku’s presidential campaign activities in Sokoto ahead of the 2027 general election.
All the party big wigs were present as the jubilating gyrates to music, celebrating the three-hour long campaign with shouts of ‘Tinubu Must Go’.
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