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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his alleged announcement of a war against candidates opposing Tinubu in the lead-up to the February 21, 2026 elections.

The party, in a statement on Monday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, characterized the comment as irresponsible and dangerous.

The statement indicated that it would not prevent Nigerians from making their own voting choices.

The minister’s comments were described by the ADC as concerning, particularly given that the nation is currently grappling with economic difficulties, insecurity, and political strife.

“We consider the Minister’s declaration of war against so-called anti-Tinubu candidates not only irresponsible, but dangerous in the current fragile atmosphere of our nation. At a time when Nigerians are grappling with unprecedented economic hardship, insecurity, and deep political distrust, the last thing the country needs is inflammatory rhetoric from those entrusted with public office.

“Nigeria must not be turned into a ground for settling political scores; it is a constitutional democracy. Power ultimately belongs to the people, not to any President, any Minister, or anyone who wrongly assumes that holding public office means owning the country,” the statement warned.

The party stated it was issuing a reminder to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nyesom Wike, and other members of the administration that Nigerians cannot be bullied or pressured.

It emphasized that any effort to intimidate or coerce voters merely demonstrates fear and reveals what it called increasing anxiety among Wike, Tinubu, and the APC regarding their public support, along with a growing rift between the government and numerous citizens.

“If Wike, the APC and its leaders are confident in their performance, they should submit themselves humbly to the verdict of the electorate.

“The ADC will not sit idly by and watch political actors truncate our democracy. Any attempt, overt or covert, to subvert the will of Nigerians to freely choose their leaders will be firmly resisted through every means at our disposal. We are prepared to mobilize democratic institutions, civil society partners, and the Nigerian people themselves in defense of the sanctity of the ballot,” the statement added.

“If they are confident in their performance, they should submit themselves humbly to the verdict of the electorate,” the ADC said.

Additionally, the party pledged to oppose any efforts to influence the election results.

“Any attempt, overt or covert, to subvert the will of Nigerians to freely choose their leaders will be firmly resisted through every means at our disposal,” the statement read.

The ADC stressed that no declaration of war or political pressure could override the electorate’s voice in the polls on February 21.

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