The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accuses President Bola Tinubu’s administration of allowing corruption to flourish, saying the practice is given “great freedom” under the current government. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, makes the allegation while unveiling the party’s Orange Book, governance principles and code of ethics, and explaining why it frames corruption as a major national threat.
ADC says it describes corruption as “economic banditry” to underline its harmful effects on Nigeria’s economy and society. Abdullahi argues that corruption is the economic equivalent of violent crime, and therefore warrants a response comparable in seriousness. The party also claims the administration supports corruption through actions such as shielding individuals with corruption charges and appointing them to positions of power, and it points to alleged links between Tinubu’s campaign structure and tolerance for corruption.
While both outlets report the same core accusation and the same rationale for ADC’s “economic banditry” framing, they present the issue in the context of ADC’s broader political messaging. Neither source provides independent evidence or responses from the Tinubu administration within the text provided.
