ADC demands disclosure on SUVs donated to APC youth leaders

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded details of how seven luxury sport utility vehicles donated to youth leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were financed.

The opposition party said the vehicles, reportedly valued at about ₦1 billion, amounted to an extravagant display at a time when many Nigerians could barely afford necessities.

In a statement on Monday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the ruling party of putting its political interests ahead of the economic difficulties Nigerians face.

“President Tinubu asks Nigerians to endure hardship while his party distributes luxury vehicles to its political operatives. Apparently, sacrifice is for ordinary Nigerians, while luxury is reserved for those working to keep the APC in power,” he said.

“The APC has found the resources to move its campaign officials around Nigeria. What it has failed to find is a convincing way to make life affordable for the Nigerians whose votes it now seeks.”

Mr Abdullahi also criticised the decision to provide vehicles for political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections while many young Nigerians remained unemployed.

“Seven APC youth leaders can receive luxury vehicles, but millions of young Nigerians are still waiting for the jobs, opportunities and economic relief they were promised. Is this the APC’s idea of youth empowerment?” he asked.

The ADC demanded disclosure of the source of funding, including whether public resources were used.

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“Nigerians deserve to know who paid for these vehicles. Until that question is answered, the ruling party cannot dismiss legitimate concerns about its priorities,” Mr Abdullahi said.

Background

The controversy followed the presentation of seven Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVs to APC youth leaders as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu acknowledged donating vehicles to the APC youth wing to support grassroots mobilisation.

However, the actual cost of the vehicles and how they were financed have not been independently established.

The ADC statement did not provide evidence that public funds were used to purchase the vehicles.