The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is grappling with renewed internal tension after a women’s advocacy group staged a protest at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, demanding transparency over a controversial ₦100 million allegation tied to the recent FCT election.
Led by Amaka Christian under the banner of Advocates for Women in Governance, the group pressed the party’s leadership to clarify claims that ₦100 million was allegedly approved and released to Senator Ireti Kingibe to oversee the election process—an allegation said to have first surfaced on national television weeks ago.
Storming the secretariat on Thursday, the protesters insisted that silence from the party leadership was no longer acceptable.
“We are here for the truth,” the group said, stressing that the allegation has sparked concern within political circles and among citizens in the FCT.
Carrying placards with messages demanding accountability and defending the rights of female politicians, the group accused the party of failing to address growing concerns, warning that continued silence could worsen divisions.
The protest comes against the backdrop of an escalating internal crisis within the ADC’s FCT structure. Recent weeks have seen suspensions of key party officials, including FCT Chairman Clement Obah Ehigiator, following a wave of disciplinary actions triggered by disputes within ward leadership.
Tensions were further heightened after a Wuse Ward chapter claimed to have suspended Senator Kingibe over alleged anti-party activities—an action swiftly dismissed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who described it as “false and misleading.”
With both the suspension controversy and the ₦100 million allegation now converging, pressure is mounting on the ADC leadership to provide clear answers and restore internal stability.
Party leaders have urged calm. Assistant National Youth Leader (North Central), Hasanashwa Aipudada, cautioned against internal accusations, warning that such actions could weaken the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“This is not the time to divide ourselves,” he said, calling for unity and patience as the party’s national leadership prepares to respond.
Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okeye, also appealed for restraint, particularly warning against attempts to inflame tensions around gender issues within the party.
“Senator Ireti has been a strong advocate for women’s participation in politics,” she said, adding that the party would provide clarity on the matter.
Despite these assurances, uncertainty lingers, with the absence of a firm, official response continuing to fuel speculation.
As political alignments intensify ahead of 2027, the controversy has become a test of the ADC’s internal cohesion—highlighting the delicate balance between managing party unity and meeting rising demands for transparency and accountability.
For now, the party remains under scrutiny, with stakeholders and observers waiting to see whether leadership intervention can calm the storm—or allow it to deepen further.
ADC Women’s Group Demands Answers Over ₦100m FCT Election Claim
