Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria — A group of demonstrators on Thursday gathered at the national headquarters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party in Nigeria, to demand clarification over an allegation that ₦100 million (about $62,500) was disbursed in connection with the recent election in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The protesters, identified as members of Advocate for Women in Governance, said their action was intended to seek transparency from the party’s leadership following claims made during a national television programme approximately three weeks earlier. Okay News reports that the group insisted it was not making accusations but requesting an official response.
Speaking to journalists during the demonstration, the convener of the group, Amaka Christian, said the purpose of the protest was to confirm whether the funds were released for election-related expenses.
“We are here this afternoon for a simple mission: to ask the national leadership of ADC if it’s true they disbursed ₦100 million to cover costs for the just-concluded election in FCT,” she said.
Christian stressed that the group was seeking accountability rather than making allegations.
“We just want the truth; if it’s true, we’d like to know,” she added. “The allegation has been made publicly, and it is important for the ADC to either confirm or deny it.”
She noted that the group would decide its next course of action depending on the response from the party’s leadership.
“We’re waiting for their response to determine our next steps,” she stated.
Responding on behalf of the party, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Queen Okiyi, appealed for calm among party supporters and the wider public. She described the claim as a rumour that the party intended to address.
“We urge everyone to remain calm regarding the allegations about Senator Ireti. This is currently a rumour, and the party will address it,” she said.
Okiyi also defended the party’s position on inclusiveness and warned against rhetoric that could create divisions within the organisation.
“The party has the interests of women at heart, and we’d like everyone to avoid divisive rhetoric. We will provide the necessary responses, so let’s stay united and focus on making ADC victorious in 2027,” she added.
The protest highlights growing calls for transparency in political party financing in Nigeria, particularly in relation to election-related spending. Observers say the response from the party leadership may shape the group’s next steps and determine whether further actions will follow.
