ADC PCC: Tinubu Has Failed Nigerians, Cash Handout Can’t Buy Their Trust

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of failing Nigerians, stating that cash, food and gift distributions at political events are insufficient to restore public confidence. The opposition party also demanded investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into reported cash and gift distributions by All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters.

In a Wednesday statement, the ADC's Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, alleged that the ruling party is trying to gain political support through financial inducements ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council cited instances of APC women leaders receiving luxury vehicles, cash and cooked food from the President's son, and videos showing an APC women leader distributing money and fabrics.

The opposition questioned the disparate treatment of ordinary Nigerians and political operatives regarding alleged abuse of the naira, urging the EFCC and INEC to investigate any violations of electoral or currency laws. The ADC PCC argued that the Tinubu administration has done little to improve the lives of Nigerians, citing economic hardship, rising insecurity, and increasing public debt.

They emphasized that cash and gifts at political gatherings cannot erase the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians. The council maintained that voters would not be swayed by financial inducements and that the people's votes are not for sale. They called on the electoral commission and anti-graft agency to publicly explain their plans to examine the reported distributions and warned political parties against using money and gifts to influence voters or compromise electoral integrity.

The statement concluded, "President Tinubu has failed Nigerians. No cash handout can buy back their trust."