Tinubu’s Campaign Council populated by corruption suspects, ADC alleges

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 Presidential Campaign Council of being filled with individuals under investigation for corruption. In a statement, ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed concern over the inclusion of ex-government officials Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme.

Abdullahi called on the government to confirm whether outstanding corruption cases against Edu and Olejeme have been resolved or if this appointment is a form of pardon for corrupt officials within Tinubu's party. ADC argued that many of the individuals in Tinubu's campaign council lack credibility and that the 2027 general election will be a referendum on his performance in the past three years.

The opposition party also questioned the lack of transparency regarding the status of the cases involving these individuals. ADC emphasized that investigations into financial crimes often disappear before being resolved, only for the accused to later appear in different official roles. They questioned the pattern of under-addressing corruption issues under the current administration.

ADC reiterated its commitment to subsidizing fuel production to address Nigeria's cost of living crisis but criticized the government for rejecting their proposal on the grounds that Nigeria cannot afford it. They questioned whether Nigeria can afford to protect struggling families when the APC government appears to be wasting resources.