APC Accuses ADC, Atiku of Unpaid Salaries, Opposition Party Demands Evidence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of owing its workers more than 12 months’ salaries, while also making allegations about salary payments by businesses associated with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the administration of former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The allegations were made by Dele Alake, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, in a statement dated Monday, October 26, 2026, as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Alake accused the ADC’s national leadership, led by former Senate President David Mark as national chairman and Aregbesola as national secretary, of failing to meet its financial obligations to party employees.
He argued that a political party seeking to govern Nigeria should demonstrate its ability to pay its workers and fulfil its financial responsibilities.
The APC campaign council also alleged that employees of Gotel Communications and other businesses associated with Atiku had experienced delays in salary payments and other benefits.
Alake further criticised Aregbesola’s record as governor of Osun State between 2010 and 2018, alleging that his administration introduced quarter-salary and half-salary payments for some workers and failed to pay pensioners regularly.
The ruling party used the allegations to question the credibility of the ADC leadership and its associates, urging Nigerians to reject the opposition party and its candidates in the 2027 elections.
ADC Rejects Allegation, Demands Evidence
The ADC rejected the allegation that it owed its workers more than a year of unpaid salaries, challenging the APC to provide credible evidence to support its claim.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the allegation as political propaganda intended to mislead Nigerians and divert attention from the economic challenges facing the country.
Abdullahi accused the ruling party of focusing on attacks against opposition figures instead of defending the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He identified the rising cost of living, unemployment and insecurity as issues the APC should address as the country approaches the 2027 general elections.
The ADC spokesperson also accused the ruling party of preparing for another election campaign by making allegations against its opponents rather than presenting its achievements and explaining how it intends to tackle the country’s challenges.
The opposition party maintained that the allegation would not distract it from holding the Tinubu administration accountable for its policies and performance.
Evidence Remains Unclear
The APC’s allegations concerning the ADC’s salary obligations, businesses associated with Atiku and workers’ salaries and pensions under Aregbesola’s administration have not been independently established in this report.
Neither the APC’s statement nor the ADC’s response, as examined for this report, included payroll records or other documentary evidence independently confirming whether the ADC owes its employees outstanding salaries.
The exchange adds to the political contest between the ruling party and opposition groups as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue.
While the APC has questioned the financial credibility of the ADC leadership and its associates, the opposition party has rejected the allegation against it and challenged the ruling party to substantiate its claim.
