The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate alleged distributions of cash and gifts by officials of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at political gatherings.
The opposition party accused the APC of using financial inducements to generate artificial support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of future political contests.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, urged both agencies to urgently investigate the reported incidents and publicly explain the measures being taken.
Shaibu called for transparency and accountability, insisting that the alleged distribution of money and gifts at political events raised serious questions about the conduct of political actors and the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process.
He accused the ruling party of attempting to manufacture public support for Tinubu through financial incentives rather than winning the confidence of Nigerians through its policies and performance.
The ADC’s demand comes amid growing political tensions and heightened scrutiny of activities by major political parties as preparations and alignments for the 2027 general election gather momentum.
However, the allegations have yet to be independently established, and the ADC’s call has placed renewed attention on the responsibility of electoral and anti-corruption agencies to monitor political activities and enforce relevant laws.
The EFCC and INEC are yet to publicly respond to the party’s demand.
