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ADC accuses INEC of selective outrage over APC AK-47 threat and 'rig and die' slogan
Updated 07:47 WAT, · first published 10 Nov 2026, 14:18 WAT · 8 outlets reporting
The African Democratic Congress said INEC showed double standards by condemning the "rig and die" slogan but remaining silent on an alleged AK-47 threat, according to Leadership. ADC cited the threat made by Edo State APC chairman Jarrett Tenebe to use AK-47 rifles against opposition voters, reported by Daily Post. The party urged INEC to be consistent in condemning all threats of electoral violence, Vanguard noted.
What we know
- ADC criticised INEC for condemning "rig and die" slogan
- ADC said INEC was silent on an alleged AK-47 threat
- The threat was allegedly made by Edo State APC chairman Jarrett Tenebe
- ADC called for consistent condemnation of electoral violence
Why it matters: The alleged AK-47 threat was made by Edo State APC chairman Jarrett Tenebe.
Sources
- ‘Rig And Die’: ADC Slams INEC’s Silence On APC’S AK-47 Threat To Opposition – Leadership,
- ADC faults INEC’s silence on alleged AK-47 threat after condemning ‘rig and die’ slogan – Nigerian Tribune,
- ADC faults INEC for condemning ‘rig and die’, ignoring APC chairman’s AK-47 threat – Vanguard,
- ADC faults INEC over silence on gun threat by Edo APC chairman – Daily Post,
- ADC Faults INEC Over Silence On APC’s AK-47 Threat – The Whistler,
- Threat Of Violence: Demonstrate Impartiality, Not Selective Outrage, ADC Tells INEC – New Telegraph,
- Electoral violence: ADC accuses INEC of ‘selective outrage’ – Daily Trust,
- ADC: Why is INEC Condemning ‘Rig and Die’ But Silent on APC’s AK-47 Threat – ThisDay,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by ThisDay
- – Story published - 7 outlets
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