ADC in Yobe State Returns N1 Million Over Election Meeting

The Yobe State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) refunded N1 million that was allegedly paid to one of its members following a meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) concerning the local government elections held in the state. This meeting took place on September 22, 2026, at the office of Abdu Mamman Zoto, the Special Adviser to the Yobe State Government on Inter-Party Affairs.

Mamu Alhaji Muhammad, the ADC State Secretary, stated that the party's representative at the meeting was not authorized by the leadership to attend. Upon discovering the situation, the party's Disciplinary Committee investigated and confirmed that the N1 million had been deposited into the individual's account.

The ADC subsequently compelled the individual to return the money and directed that it be refunded to the state government’s account. The party also indicated that disciplinary measures were taken against those involved.

Additionally, the ADC criticized the local government elections, describing them as lacking democratic principles and alleging that they were manipulated to favor certain individuals.