ADC Asks EFCC, INEC to Probe Alleged Cash, Gift Distribution at APC Events

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate alleged distributions of cash, gifts and other materials by All Progressives Congress (APC) officials at political events.

The party made the demand in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.

Shaibu urged both agencies to examine the reported incidents and publicly disclose the steps they intend to take, particularly where possible breaches of electoral and currency laws are established.

The call followed the circulation of a video showing the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, distributing bundles of cash and APC-branded wrappers to women at a political gathering in Rivers State.

The 45-second video, shared on TikTok by an account known as Move with Imaan, showed the minister handing out money and fabrics bearing the ruling party’s logo. Some of the envelopes reportedly carried images of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Reacting to the footage, Shaibu alleged that the distribution of money and gifts at political gatherings was part of a broader pattern of financial inducement intended to secure public support for the ruling party.

He also referred to reports of luxury vehicles presented to APC women leaders and cash and food distributed through the City Boy Movement, which he said raised questions about the use of financial incentives in political mobilisation.

The ADC spokesperson questioned why ordinary Nigerians had faced sanctions over alleged abuse of the naira while similar concerns surrounding cash distribution at political events had not attracted comparable scrutiny.

He called on the EFCC and INEC to investigate the incidents and take appropriate action wherever violations are established.

Shaibu further criticised the administration’s handling of the economy, insecurity and public borrowing, arguing that financial handouts could not resolve the challenges confronting households.

He maintained that political support should be determined by voters rather than financial inducements, insisting that Nigerians should be free to make their electoral choices without pressure.

The ADC’s demand places the focus on the responsibilities of electoral and financial enforcement agencies to examine allegations of possible vote inducement and currency-related offences ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As of Wednesday, the reports cited did not indicate that either the EFCC or INEC had announced an investigation into the specific allegations.