Panic has gripped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly targets key members of the 2027 coalition working to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next general election.
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This comes as the EFCC on Monday interrogated former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a member of the coalition, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to ₦189 billion.
Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30am and was taken in for questioning by investigators.
An EFCC source disclosed that the withdrawals were suspected to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The source said, “Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of ₦189 billion. The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering Act. The governor arrived at the EFCC’s headquarters around 11:30am and faced interrogators on the alleged financial crime.”
Another official of the commission, who also spoke anonymously, confirmed Tambuwal’s detention, saying the investigation was ongoing.
When contacted, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the matter, but ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi confirmed that three former governors key leaders of the coalition had been invited by the anti-graft body.
Abdullahi stated, “Yes, they have summoned our members, but I won’t give you names. There are three of them, former governors. Some are already members of the National Assembly, while others are not. This is an attempt to force them to leave the coalition or to intimidate them into not taking an active part in it. But we are determined to rescue Nigeria.”
In a statement issued earlier on Monday, Abdullahi accused the EFCC of compromising its integrity by reopening old cases against opposition politicians while ignoring allegations involving members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The EFCC denied being a political tool, insisting that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing would face prosecution.
Multiple sources in the coalition say the EFCC’s actions have sparked panic in the camp. “A lot of our coalition members are concerned by this brazen show of power by the EFCC, which is obviously being used by those in power. But we will keep pushing for a better Nigeria,” one source said.
This development comes amid growing cracks within the opposition alliance, with several top politicians distancing themselves from the group.
In a recent statement, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Tanko Yunusa, accused the ADC coalition of marginalising Peter Obi’s loyalists. He alleged that none of Obi’s designated representatives were included in major deliberations, creating distrust within the bloc.
Meanwhile, prominent political figures—including former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, former SGF Boss Mustapha, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar—have either denied joining the coalition or put plans on hold.
Amid the political tension, the ADC’s 2023 governorship candidates issued a statement urging coalition leaders to follow due process, including formally resigning from their former parties and registering as ADC members at the ward level.
On Monday, ADC factional National Chairman Nafiu Bala pledged to strengthen internal democracy within the party, vowing to “promote unity and build a vibrant political platform” capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027.
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