The African Democratic Congress has accused the All Progressives Congress of using cash and gifts to attract public support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while describing the ruling party’s new manifesto as a repetition of unfulfilled promises made during the 2023 campaign.
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council, in separate statements, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission to investigate alleged cash and gift distributions at APC political gatherings.
The council, through its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, cited reports of luxury vehicles allegedly presented to APC women leaders, as well as the distribution of cash, food and other items at political events. It argued that such activities raised concerns about possible voter inducement and the credibility of the electoral process.
The opposition party urged the EFCC and INEC to establish whether the reported distributions violated relevant laws and make their findings public. It also accused the Tinubu administration of failing to address poverty, insecurity and rising public debt, arguing that political gifts could not erase the economic difficulties facing Nigerians.
In another statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC criticised the APC’s 2027–2031 manifesto, describing it as a repackaging of promises made by Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election.
The party listed stable electricity, affordable food, a stronger naira, youth employment and improved security among the promises it said had not been adequately fulfilled. It argued that Nigerians had instead experienced rising food prices, currency depreciation, economic hardship and persistent insecurity.
The ADC also questioned the government’s borrowing levels and demanded accountability over how funds generated from the removal of petrol subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, additional taxes and accumulated loans had been utilised.
It further criticised the administration’s economic reforms, saying they had imposed hardship on citizens without sufficient social protection or corresponding improvements in living conditions.
The campaign council urged Nigerians to assess the Tinubu administration’s performance ahead of the 2027 elections, calling on voters to support the ADC as an alternative. The APC’s new manifesto was unveiled as political parties intensified preparations for the next general election.
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