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Amnesty International has condemned the alleged attack on campaign convoys of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State, describing the incident as part of a growing pattern of violence targeting opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the organisation said it had analysed footage showing armed men attacking vehicles in the ADC convoys, beating people with cutlasses and blocking roads.
Amnesty said one of the videos recorded in Argungu showed opposition supporters allegedly being attacked and severely beaten, while their vehicles were vandalised.
The organisation further alleged that the attackers used knives and machetes and pelted vehicles with bottles and stones.
It also said members of the media accompanying the campaign were targeted, with cameras and other equipment reportedly destroyed.
Amnesty described the incident as a “brutal campaign of repression” against the opposition and its supporters, saying such attacks were making it increasingly difficult for citizens to exercise their rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly.
The organisation said the Kebbi incident occurred days after similar attacks on ADC campaign activities in neighbouring Sokoto State.
It alleged that the incidents were part of a wider pattern of attacks targeting opposition supporters in different parts of the country.
“No one should lose their life or face violence simply for taking part in peaceful political activities,” Amnesty said.
The organisation also accused Nigerian authorities of failing to ensure accountability for similar incidents reported in Niger, Kaduna, Edo and Enugu states.
According to Amnesty, its investigations into the incidents found that security agencies failed to prevent or stop the attacks and protect citizens exercising their right to freedom of association.
It warned that what it described as ongoing political repression against opposition parties was undermining democratic participation and creating a climate of fear and violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Amnesty called on the relevant authorities, including the police and other security agencies, to ensure the protection of political parties, supporters and media personnel during campaign activities.
