‘Ministers Paid to Secure Appointments’ — ADC Accuses Tinubu of Silencing Campaign Spokespersons

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of trying to silence its campaign spokespersons instead of addressing allegations that ministers paid to secure their appointments and were expected to recover the money after assuming office.

The opposition party made the allegation while reacting to changes in the previously announced spokespersons of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. It described the restructuring as an attempt to prevent further damaging revelations about the administration.

In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of its Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC linked the controversy to allegations made by former APC campaign spokesperson Hassan Alwan concerning payments allegedly made to obtain ministerial positions.

The party argued that removing campaign spokespersons would not address the allegations or resolve concerns about the government’s performance.

The ADC accused the APC of going after those who brought the claims to public attention rather than explaining allegations that political appointments had become a means of recovering money invested in securing government positions.

It also criticised the Tinubu administration over economic hardship, insecurity and unemployment, insisting that replacing campaign spokespersons would do little to address the challenges confronting Nigerians.

The opposition party further urged Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Nigerians should not have to endure another four years under what it described as failed leadership.

It maintained that appointing new spokespersons, adopting another publicity strategy or organising campaign events would not erase the administration’s record or address the concerns raised by Nigerians.