“APC Blocked All The Hotels In Sokoto And Tore Down Our Billboards Ahead Of The ADC Campaign”– Wale Gomez
Wale Gomez, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has alleged that the party faced obstacles while preparing for its planned campaign activities in Sokoto State ahead of the 2027 general election.
During an interview on Arise TV’s 60 Minutes, Gomez spoke about the postponement of the party’s campaign flag-off, which was initially scheduled for October 31 but moved to November 4.
He said the party encountered disruptions while making arrangements for the event.
Describing the effect of the alleged interference, Gomez said, “they disrupted the whole structure we were going to start with.”
He explained that the development affected the arrangements the party had put in place to commence its campaign activities in Sokoto.
Gomez specifically alleged that hotels intended for the party’s members and supporters were blocked, while campaign billboards were pulled down.
He said, “they blocked all the hotels in Sokoto and tore down our billboards ahead of the ADC campaign,” describing the incidents as part of the difficulties encountered during the preparations.
The ADC chieftain maintained that political parties should be allowed to organise their activities and seek support from voters without interference. The allegations were raised during the interview, while the programme’s presenter noted that the Sokoto State Government had denied the claims.
Challenging those he believed were responsible for the disruption, Gomez said, “if you know you can beat us, let us go on the field.” He argued that political competition should be settled through open campaigning rather than actions that could prevent another party from carrying out its activities.
He further urged those involved to allow the ADC to operate freely, saying, “if you know you can beat us, let us go on the field; don’t disrupt people or play political games.” His remarks reflected his position that the party should be given the opportunity to present its message and engage voters in the state.
Despite the reported challenges, Gomez said the ADC had made fresh preparations and was ready to proceed with its campaign.
He expressed confidence in the level of support the party expected, stating, “we are better prepared now; even if people have to stand in the rain, they will come out to support adc.”
Gomez also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to its political activities, saying, “we are going to go for ADC.” He maintained that the postponement had not changed the party’s intention to campaign in Sokoto or its plans to reach supporters.
The ADC chieftain’s comments came as the party prepared for its rescheduled campaign flag-off on November 4. While the state government denied the allegations of interference, Gomez maintained that the party had experienced difficulties with its preparations and called for an opportunity to campaign without disruption.
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