Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the diaspora staged a protest outside the United Kingdom Parliament on Sunday, presenting a formal letter that calls on the British government to intervene over what they describe as escalating threats to Nigeria’s democracy.
The protesters accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of steering the country toward a one-party state by suppressing opposition parties and eroding democratic checks and balances.
The group also demanded the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Josh Amupitan, alleging bias in his management of the electoral body.
The protest was led by Dr. Muhammad Hamisu, Coordinator of the Kwankwasiyya Diaspora, and Solomon Aletor, Coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Europe.
According to the coalition, the appeal to British lawmakers seeks to draw international attention to what they called Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space. They insisted that opposition parties must be allowed to operate freely—without harassment, intimidation, or interference—arguing that a healthy democracy depends on respect for pluralism and political competition.
The protesters urged the UK government and other international partners to support efforts aimed at protecting Nigeria’s democratic institutions and ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.
The demonstration comes amid rising political tensions in Nigeria, where opposition politicians have increasingly accused the ruling party of attempting to dominate the political landscape ahead of future elections.