The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council for the 2027 general elections functions as a “rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects.” In statements cited by multiple Nigerian outlets, the party argues that allegations of corruption connected to individuals in the council appear to be treated as if they have an “expiry date.”
ADC’s criticism focuses on the inclusion of former officials in the council. Premium Times reports that ADC questions the appointment of former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu and former NSITF Chairman Ngozi Olejeme, among others. Vanguard and Daily Post Nigeria also frame the issue as a broader allegation that the council is dominated by people previously accused of wrongdoing.
Across the reports, outlets present ADC’s view as the central development, without offering responses from Tinubu’s side or substantiating the party’s claims with specific case outcomes. The reports differ mainly in how they describe the criticism—some emphasizing the “rehabilitation” framing and others highlighting particular names included on the council.
