ADC Stakeholders Demand Disqualification of Jimi Lawal

On May 17, 2026, stakeholders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) submitted a petition to the party's screening committee in Abuja, demanding the disqualification of Otunba Jimi Lawal from the upcoming governorship primaries. The petition cites Lawal's involvement in ongoing criminal prosecutions by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) concerning allegations of corruption, money laundering, and financial misconduct.

Lawal faces charges in a federal high court in Kaduna, alongside Umar Waziri and Yusuf Inuwa, related to the alleged misappropriation of funds from a N10.8 billion CCTV security project in Kaduna State. The petitioners argue that Lawal's legal troubles pose a significant risk to the party's credibility and electoral fortunes, asserting that the ADC cannot present itself as a credible alternative in Nigerian politics while associating with individuals facing serious corruption allegations.

They emphasize the need for the party to maintain its integrity and public image.