Atiku, Amaechi, David Mark, others stage ‘Save Nigeria Democracy’ protest in Abuja

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), staged a peaceful protest in Abuja on Wednesday.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Atiku explained that the protest was driven by the need to safeguard democracy and prevent what he warned could evolve into a dictatorship.

In his post, he stated, “Myself and other leaders of the ADC are peacefully protesting against the partisanship of the electoral umpire. Our patriotic stance is aimed at safeguarding our democracy and preventing the enthronement of a dictatorship.”

The protest, which drew supporters from various parts of the country, marks the latest in a series of actions by the ADC to highlight perceived irregularities in the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Party officials described the demonstration as a civic duty, insisting that it was non-violent and intended to send a strong message to the authorities about the importance of impartiality in the electoral process.