Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using thugs and state security agencies to disrupt opposition meetings and rallies across Nigeria.

Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, the former Labour Party chieftain dismissed claims that the ADC was losing momentum, insisting the party remains vibrant and ready to challenge the APC in the next general elections.

“ADC is on fire. The only thing is that we have an APC that is using every method to intimidate and scatter the plans of the opposition,” Okonkwo said.

The Nollywood actor-turned-politician alleged that several ADC gatherings had been violently disrupted in various states, allegedly under the supervision of security agencies.

“Recall in Kaduna State, ADC wanted to meet and they were scattered by thugs. Recall in Lagos, when Rhodes-Vivour wanted to have a meeting of the ADC, they were scattered by thugs under the supervision of the security agencies,” he said.

Okonkwo further accused the APC of instigating similar incidents in Ekiti State, stating that such actions contravened the Electoral Act, which mandates security agencies to protect all political parties during meetings and rallies.

“In Ekiti State, APC again went to scatter ADC when they were having their meeting. According to the Electoral Act, the security agency is meant to provide security for any party that wants to organise any rally or meeting,” he said.

Describing the ruling party as “jittery,” Okonkwo claimed that the APC’s alleged tactics stemmed from fear of losing power in future elections.

“APC is jittery; ADC is going to form the next government of Nigeria. We are strategising, and we are going to beat this APC—they are already imploding,” he added.

Okonkwo also insisted that the wave of defections into the ruling party would not secure its victory in 2027, asserting that the election outcome would reflect the will of the Nigerian people.

“The ruling party will lose the election because it is the people of Nigeria against the APC,” he said.