Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- Nigeria's opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the United States as a "clear warning" to governments that lack legitimacy.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC said the development sends "a strong message to the Nigerian government and any other government that lacks legitimacy."

While reaffirming its support for the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference as enshrined in Articles 2(1) and 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, the ADC said such doctrines should not be used to shield authoritarianism.

"International governance doctrines, which were designed to maintain global o...