Some protesters on Thursday gathered on the nationwide secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, demanding clarification over allegations that the get together disbursed ₦100 million in reference to the current Federal Capital Territory election.
The protesters, members of the Advocate for Girls in Governance, mentioned their demonstration was aimed toward looking for transparency from the get together’s management following claims made on nationwide tv about three weeks in the past.
Addressing journalists, the group’s convener, Amaka Christian, mentioned the protest was not an accusation however a name for accountability.
“We’re right here this afternoon for a easy mission: to ask the nationwide management of ADC if it’s true they disbursed ₦100 million to cowl prices for the just-concluded election in FCT,” she mentioned.
Christian burdened that the group solely wished readability on the allegation.
“We simply need the reality; if it’s true, we’d wish to know. The allegation has been made publicly, and it’s important for the ADC to both affirm or deny it,” she added.
She famous that the group would determine its subsequent plan of action after receiving a response from the get together.
“We’re ready for his or her response to find out our subsequent steps,” she mentioned.
Responding, the Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Queen Okiyi, known as for calm, describing the allegation as a hearsay that will be addressed by the get together.
She additionally defended the get together’s dedication to inclusivity and urged members to keep away from divisive rhetoric.
“The get together has the pursuits of ladies at coronary heart. We urge everybody to stay calm whereas we offer the required clarification and keep centered on constructing a united entrance forward of 2027,” she mentioned.