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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the Nigerian government, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of embarrassment and moral cowardice over the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States.

The statement was released on Monday by ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.

The party criticized Nigeria’s lack of response more than 48 hours after the US operation, describing the government’s silence as “reeking of fear” and “a further indication that Nigeria has lost both voice and standing on the international stage.”

In addition, the statement highlighted the widely condemned 2024 Venezuelan elections as evidence that regimes surviving on fraud and repression cannot rely on international doctrines of sovereignty for protection.

“Let’s be clear,” the statement said, “the Nigerian government’s silence has nothing to do with neutrality. It reveals a government that lacks confidence simply because it lacks integrity.”

ADC also drew a direct parallel to Nigeria, asserting that the Venezuelan crisis should serve as a cautionary tale to dictators and election riggers everywhere.

The party further implied that leaders who manipulate elections and deny citizens’ rights will eventually face accountability.

It went on to call out the Tinubu administration for failing to take a principled stand on global matters, suggesting that Nigeria risks losing credibility as Africa’s largest democracy while turning a blind eye to crises that offer broader lessons about legitimacy and governance.

The statement concluded that democracy must mean more than “ballots and electoralism” and that governments prioritizing survival over the will of the people are increasingly exposed on the world stage

madridguy:
ADC should get a good spokesperson if they really want to take second position from PDP

madridguy:
ADC should get a good spokesperson if they really want to take second position from PDP

BondRiv:
It does appear to be the case. What a shame. That busybody called Ajibola Basiru won't speak on this. His focus is on Rivers State with his eyes on our N600b.

adexpa:
What change will it make if Tinubu reacted about the incident. Trump doesn’t care about any opinion about his decision

Elusive001:
Is he the commander-in-chief? Was he the person who condemned israel, Benin coup platters, Niger coupists, etc?

douchesnozzle:
Una wan set Tinubu up shey. U think Trump hasn't seen the drug case? I can bet my balls Tinubu will not mention pim. The last noise Shetima made at UN assembly Nigeria is still suffering the consequences u want him to go chook mouth for Trump matter.

BondRiv:
He is a busybody about to be notorious for given unsolicited remarks. He should come and speak on this.

seunoyeleyep:
ADC wants to push Tinubu to his grave.