A prominent ADC stakeholder and coordinator of the ADC North-West Alliance for Good Governance, Hon Abdullahi Umar, has reacted to the sudden probe of key opposition stakeholders and members of the ADC, by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).

Speaking to newsmen in Abuja today, Thursday, August 14, 2025, Hon Umar said: ?It is quite intriguing, the fact that key members of the opposition, which includes Sen Aminu Waziri Tambuwlal Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, and Sen David Mark, national chairman of our great party the ADC were harassed in the name of probe by the EFCC. While HE Waziri Tambuwlal was made to pass the night at the EFCC facility, the probe of Sen David Mark, raises serious concern, considering the fact he left office as Senate president over 10 years ago. The timing is suspect as no previous charge was ever made against him?.

He continued: ?What Is more appalling is, this is happening right under the nose of Mr President, an acclaimed democrat. I want to believe the president is not aware of this shenanigans. It must obviously be the handiwork of overzealous aides who want to, at all cost impress the power brokers in the Aso Rock Villa?.

Speaking further, Hon Umar said: ?If the president is not aware, now he knows, he should act fast. Because, this is a rape of democracy and blatant disregard to principles of civility and freedom. Mr President was a key opposition figure throughout his political career.

?Notably, a two-term Governor in an opposition party, the AD in Lagos State, while PDP was in charge during President Obasanjo administration. He challenged institutions notably, the president Goodluck Jonathan.

?Similarly, he championed the course of NADECO during the military rule of Gen Sani Abacha. He challenged institutions, notably the Obasanjo era, and President Goodluck Jonathan, especially the fuel subsidy removal protests, by the Jonathan-led administration. Why then would he work against the very belief he had nurtured over the years? Let it be known, as an opposition party, we won?t condone, or allow agents of destabilization usurp democratic rights of individuals. We would vehemently resist any form of coercion, intimidation and recklessness. Nobody is above laws of the land, but the timing of such probes and allegations, show how desperate and fearful the APC is. And very important, the EFCC, should not be a willing tool in the hands of the APC, which is used to hound and harass opposition.

?Those behind such abuse of power should know, the opposition, and particularly the ADC would never be silenced. Because, the interest of everyday toiling Nigerian must be protected?.

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