Nigeria, March 4 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the demolition of a plaza owned by Attom Magira, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in Borno State.

In a statement on Monday night by its state Publicity Secretary, Amos Adziba, the PDP described the action as "wicked, cowardly, and politically motivated," accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to silence opposition.

The party dismissed the state government's justification for the demolition as "false and baseless," alleging it was part of a broader plot to intimidate opponents.

The PDP also condemned the timing of the demolition, which was carried out at night, calling it "a condemnable operation."

The party rea...