ADC FIRES BACK AT APC, SAYS INSULTS CANNOT HIDE GROWING PUBLIC DISCONTENT

By NaijaParrot | October 24, 2026

 Kaduna, Nigeria | Politics 

 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hit back at the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that verbal attacks against opposition figures will not erase what it describes as growing public dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s performance. 

 The opposition party’s response followed allegations by the APC Presidential Campaign Council that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the ADC planned to use fabricated documents, manipulated videos and artificial intelligence-generated content to discredit the ruling party’s presidential campaign rally in Kaduna. 

 Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, rejected the accusations and challenged the APC to produce verifiable evidence linking the opposition to the alleged misinformation campaign.

Shaibu questioned the basis of the APC’s allegations, arguing that serious accusations involving fabricated documents and deepfake videos should be supported by evidence identifying those responsible. 

 The APC campaign council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, had alleged that Atiku and the ADC were planning to circulate misleading materials to damage the image of President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and other party leaders. One of the disputed claims involved a purported letter suggesting that ₦2.3 trillion had been approved by the Kaduna State Government to host the rally. 

The APC dismissed the document as false and accused the opposition of attempting to mislead the public. Responding to the allegations, Shaibu maintained that the ruling party had not established a credible link between Atiku, the ADC and the materials in question. He argued that the APC should provide verifiable details rather than making accusations that could deepen political tensions. 

 The opposition party also argued that Nigerians’ concerns about the ruling party were rooted in their everyday economic experiences rather than an alleged campaign of misinformation. Shaibu pointed to the high cost of food, transportation and fuel, alongside pressure on household incomes, as issues affecting citizens across the country. 

 He maintained that the government should address these challenges instead of attributing criticism of its performance to political opponents. According to the ADC spokesperson, Nigerians can assess the administration through the prices they encounter in markets, the cost of moving around and their ability to meet basic household needs. The opposition’s position reflects its broader criticism of the Tinubu administration’s economic policies. 

However, the extent to which economic conditions will influence voting decisions in 2027 remains uncertain. 

 The ADC also raised concerns about reports that some APC supporters who travelled from distant states to attend the Kaduna rally were left sleeping outdoors. Shaibu further referred to reports of an accident involving supporters travelling from Sokoto and Abuja, calling for greater attention to the safety of those attending the event. He argued that campaign organisers should prioritise the welfare of participants, including adequate transportation and accommodation arrangements.

 However, details of the reported accident, including the number of people involved and their condition, remained unconfirmed in the reports available at the time. The ADC’s concerns add a public-safety dimension to the political disagreement, although the allegations about the supporters’ experiences require further independent verification. 

 Shaibu also challenged the suggestion that large crowds at political rallies necessarily demonstrate broad-based public support. He argued that transporting supporters to campaign venues does not automatically establish that a party enjoys spontaneous backing across the country. 

 The ADC maintained that public confidence should be measured by citizens’ willingness to support a party, its policies and its record rather than by the size of crowds assembled at campaign events. The APC, on the other hand, has defended its campaign activities and accused the opposition of attempting to undermine the rally through misleading information. 

 Neither side’s claims about the extent of its nationwide support should be treated as a definitive indication of the outcome of the 2027 general election. 

 The latest exchange highlights the increasingly confrontational atmosphere surrounding political activities ahead of the 2027 general election. The APC has accused Atiku and the ADC of attempting to discredit its campaign through misinformation, while the opposition has demanded evidence and redirected attention to the government’s economic record. 

 The disagreement also underscores the importance of verifying political claims, particularly allegations involving AI-generated content, fabricated documents and manipulated videos. For voters, distinguishing between substantiated facts, political accusations and campaign rhetoric will remain essential as the parties intensify their efforts to win public support. 

 The ADC has maintained that criticism of the government cannot be silenced by verbal attacks, insisting that economic conditions and the welfare of ordinary Nigerians should remain central to the national conversation. 

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