The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to provide clarity on allegations of a coup plot involving arrested military officers.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party stressed its deep concern about the potential misuse of such claims for political purposes.
While condemning any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order, ADC warned that allegations of a coup must not become a tool for political witch-hunts, silencing dissent, or manipulating public perceptions.
The party noted conflicting narratives, especially government denials despite widespread media reports, fuel suspicion that the coup narrative may be politically engineered.
Expressing frustration over the government’s silence, ADC argued that failing to respond decisively has allowed the rumor to fester unchecked.
It further accused the administration of potentially using the coup story to deflect attention from governance failures and curry public sympathy.
The party urged the government to either quash the rumours decisively or issue a transparent national briefing if any genuine threat exists.
It also warned against using national security justifications to suppress opposition voices or clamp down on civil liberties.
In the backdrop of these developments, the Defence Headquarters has already denied any coup plot, labeling reports as false and malicious, and clarified that the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade was unrelated to coup speculation.
