By Oxford Reporters
The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged distribution of cash, food and other gifts at campaign rallies organised in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Council described the reported incidents as disturbing, arguing that the distribution of money and material incentives at political gatherings raises questions about compliance with electoral and currency-related laws.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and signed by its Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the ADC Campaign Council expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of using material inducements to secure political support.
The Council cited reports of luxury vehicles allegedly presented to APC women leaders, the distribution of cash and cooked food through the City Boy Movement by the President’s son, as well as videos purportedly showing an APC female leader sharing money and fabrics at a political gathering.
According to the ADC, such developments are particularly troubling at a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with rising living costs and difficulties in meeting basic needs.
It questioned the apparent disparity in the enforcement of laws regulating the abuse of the naira, recalling that ordinary Nigerians have faced investigations and prosecution over alleged currency-related offences.
The Council therefore urged the EFCC and INEC to investigate the reported incidents and determine whether any provisions of the electoral and currency laws had been violated.
It also criticised the economic performance of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, alleging that Nigerians have endured prolonged economic hardship, worsening insecurity and increasing public debt without corresponding improvements in their living conditions.
The opposition party further argued that the distribution of cash, food and other gifts could not compensate for what it described as the administration’s failure to address the country’s pressing challenges.
It also raised concerns about government borrowing, demanding greater transparency regarding the volume of loans obtained, their terms and how the borrowed funds have been utilised.
The ADC maintained that political support should be based on policies, performance and the confidence of the electorate rather than financial inducements.
“No amount of money can compel Nigerians to endorse a government that has made life harder for them. The people’s votes are not for sale, and no crowd can substitute for their verdict at the ballot box,” the statement said.
The Council called on the EFCC and INEC to publicly clarify the steps they intend to take regarding the allegations, insisting that political parties and their supporters must be held accountable where violations of relevant laws are established.
