The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council, describing it as a “rehabilitation centre” for individuals linked to unresolved corruption allegations.
The party said the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and former Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme, among others, raised questions about the government’s commitment to accountability and the status of corruption investigations involving them.
The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegations in a statement on Saturday, following the unveiling of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.
According to the APC’s membership list, Mr Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are to chair the council as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively, while APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, will serve as Vice-Chairman II. Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, was appointed Director-General, with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as Secretary.
Other prominent figures appointed to the council include Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, President’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and former presidential campaign operative James Faleke.
