ADC Group to EFCC: “Hope you are aware APC governors deducting FAAC money to fund Tinubu’s election?”
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“The real test of an anti-corruption agency is whether it can look into allegations around those close to power,” the group said.
The ADC Vanguard has reacted to allegations that over 30 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly raised N800 billion to support the 2027 presidential campaign of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, May 11, 2026, the group called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate claims that some APC governors were allegedly making deductions from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds to finance Tinubu’s political structure ahead of the next general election.
ADC Vanguard described the allegations as a serious matter, stressing that FAAC allocations are public funds meant for governance and citizens’ welfare, not political campaigns.
“FAAC money is not party money. It is not campaign money. It is not private political contribution,” the group stated, adding that such funds are designated for salaries, healthcare, education, infrastructure, security, water supply, rural development, and other public services.
The group further argued that any attempt by governors or political actors to divert public allocations for campaign purposes would amount to “an assault on public trust.”
According to the statement, Nigerians are already grappling with economic hardship, poor infrastructure, insecurity, and failing public institutions, warning that public resources should not be used to advance political ambitions.
ADC Vanguard also accused the EFCC of being selective in its anti-corruption efforts, alleging that the agency is often quick to investigate opposition figures while ignoring allegations involving individuals close to power.
“The real test of an anti-corruption agency is whether it can look into allegations around those close to power,” the group said.
It added that if the allegations are false, authorities should make the facts public, but insisted that Nigerians deserve transparency if there is evidence of wrongdoing.
The group concluded by warning against the alleged use of public funds for political campaigns, stating: “No public allocation should be secretly taxed for anybody’s ambition. No governor should turn state funds into presidential campaign fuel. No ruling party should treat FAAC like an ATM. 2027 must not be funded with the hunger of Nigerians.
