African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Apostle Ayodele David-Adesua, has vowed that no act of violence or intimidation will deter the party from its mission to wrest power and restore good governance in the state.
David-Adesua made the declaration in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, following the attack on the party’s state secretariat and members by suspected political thugs on Tuesday.
The attackers reportedly set ablaze the newly inaugurated ADC secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, vandalised property, and injured party members during the inauguration of executive committees across the state.
Condemning the incident, David-Adesua described it as a “barbaric and cowardly act” and “an assault on the democratic will of the Ekiti people who yearn for freedom from misrule and tyranny.”
He maintained that the ADC would not be cowed by political violence or intimidation, insisting that the party would emerge stronger from the setback.
“Let it be clear that no amount of destruction or deceit will weaken our resolve. From these ashes, we shall rescue, rebuild, and rise stronger, bolder, and more united,” he said. “This cowardly act will only strengthen our determination to defend truth, uphold justice, and restore the dignity of our people.”
The aspirant added that the ADC’s mission to bring transformation and hope to Ekiti was divinely ordained and driven by the will of the people.
“We will not bow to agents of oppression or internal saboteurs who thrive on chaos. Our movement is people-driven, unstoppable, and anchored in divine purpose,” he stated.
Also reacting, former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, who was in Ekiti for the inauguration, condemned the attack, describing it as “a shameful display of intolerance and a dangerous threat to democracy.”
He said, “It is unfortunate that individuals who came to power through a democratic process could resort to violence and intimidation to silence opposition voices. The attack on ADC members in Ekiti represents a descent into fascism.”
The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed that an investigation has begun to identify and prosecute those behind the incident.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Ekiti State governorship election for June 20, 2026.
