By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
A protest was staged on Thursday at the national secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja by members of the Advocate for Women in Governance, a civil society group. The demonstrators called on the party to address allegations that it disbursed ₦100 million in connection with the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election.
Speaking at the protest, the group’s convener, Amaka Christian, stated that the action was intended to press the party’s leadership to respond to claims made on national television approximately three weeks ago.
“We are here this afternoon for a simple mission: to ask the national leadership of ADC if it’s true they disbursed ₦100 million to cover costs for the just-concluded election in FCT,” Christian said.
She emphasized that the group was not levying accusations but seeking transparency and accountability. “We just want the truth; if it’s true, we’d like to know,” she added. “The allegation has been made publicly, and it is important for the ADC to either confirm or deny it.”
Christian noted that the group’s next course of action would depend on the party’s response. “We’re waiting for their response to determine our next steps,” she stated.
In response, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Queen Okiyi, called for calm among party members and the public, describing the allegation as a rumor that the party would address.
“We urge everyone to remain calm regarding the allegations about Senator Ireti. This is currently a rumour, and the party will address it,” Okiyi said.
She further defended the senator’s record and cautioned against divisive rhetoric. “The party has the interests of women at heart, and we’d like everyone to avoid divisive rhetoric. We will provide the necessary responses, so let’s stay united and focus on making ADC victorious in 2027,” she added.
