Leaders and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have converged in Abuja in protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The accused the electoral body of bias, following its derecognition of the David Mark leadership of the party.

Those present at the protest ground include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister Rauf Aregbesola, former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, among others.

In a post on X, Atiku said, "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. -AA"

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including other well-meaning Nigerians, lovers of democracy, are kicking against turning Nigeria into a one-party state.

He said, "We are saying that our democracy must not be killed. We say NO to a one-party system, and for that, today, we’re calling out Nigerians who believe in unity, peace, and security of our country to join us as we defend democracy in our land."