RismadarVoice Reporters
October 26, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of owing its employees more than one year’s salaries, questioning the opposition party’s management of workers’ welfare ahead of the 2027 general election.
The allegation was contained in a statement dated Monday, October 26, and attributed to the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake.
According to the statement, the APC criticised the ADC National Working Committee, led by former Senate President David Mark as national chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary, over the alleged salary arrears.
The ruling party argued that employees who depend on their wages for their livelihoods should not be subjected to prolonged delays in payment.
It maintained that political organisations seeking public office should demonstrate accountability by meeting their financial obligations to workers.
The council also directed criticism at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the ADC’s presidential candidate, alleging that businesses associated with him had previously experienced disputes over unpaid salaries and employee benefits.
It specifically cited Gotel Communication, claiming that workers had protested over delayed wages and outstanding entitlements.
However, the statement did not provide payroll records or other independently verifiable evidence establishing the current financial position of the businesses mentioned.
The APC further criticised Aregbesola’s record as governor of Osun State between 2010 and 2018.
It referred to salary and pension payment difficulties during his administration, including the controversial practice of paying some categories of workers reduced salaries.
The campaign council argued that the alleged financial difficulties involving ADC employees, together with the records of prominent opposition figures, raised questions about the party’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
It urged Nigerians to consider these issues when assessing the parties and candidates contesting the 2027 elections.
The allegations come amid increasingly frequent exchanges between the APC and ADC presidential campaign organisations over economic management, governance and political accountability.
The ADC has separately criticised the Tinubu administration over living costs and economic conditions, while the APC has challenged the opposition’s claims and proposals.
As of the time of this report, the allegation that ADC employees had gone unpaid for more than a year had not been independently verified.
No response from the ADC leadership to the specific October 26 allegation was available in the sources reviewed.
The controversy highlights renewed political debate over workers’ welfare, financial accountability and the responsibilities of parties seeking public office.
