The African Democratic Congress, ADC has launched an attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led administration, alleging that Governors diverted over ₦800 billion from federation account allocations to finance the 2027 re-election campaign of President Bola Tinubu.
ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi through a statement described the alleged diversion of public funds as “shameless, cruel and criminal,” accusing the progressives governors of prioritising politics over the welfare of suffering Nigerians.
The opposition coalition said the allegations, reportedly published in the media, confirmed longstanding fears among citizens that the APC government had turned public resources into a political “war chest” ahead of the 2027 general election.
The ADC lamented the continued collapse of public infrastructure, underfunded schools and hospitals, poor worker welfare and growing insecurity across the country, insisting that governance had taken a back seat to political ambition.
The party further argued that if the allegations are proven to be true, the action will amount to “a direct theft of resources belonging to the Nigerian people,” emphasising that FAAC allocations are constitutionally meant for development projects, healthcare, education, salaries and security, not partisan political campaigns.
The opposition coalition also criticised what it describes as hypocrisy within the government, accusing the administration of demanding sacrifices from Nigerians while allegedly mobilising enormous public funds for political purposes.
While calling for transparency and accountability, ADC national spokesperson demanded an immediate independent investigation into the allegations, including scrutiny of any accounts or structures allegedly used in the operation.
It however warned that no amount of political spending would rescue a government that has “lost the confidence of the people,” insisting that Nigerians must hold leaders accountable on the ballot boxes.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
