Yobe ADC Returns N1 Million Linked to Unauthorized Meeting

The Yobe state chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced the refund of N1 million that was allegedly paid to one of its members following an unauthorized meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on September 22, 2026. The meeting took place at the office of Hon. Abdu Mamman Zoto, the special adviser to the Yobe state government on inter-party affairs.

The ADC's state secretary, Mamu Alhaji Muhammad, stated that the payment was made without the party leadership's authorization. After an investigation by the party's disciplinary committee, it was confirmed that the money had been deposited into the individual's account.

The ADC compelled the individual to return the funds, which were refunded to the Yobe state government, supported by State Government Treasury Receipt No. 183689 and Access Bank Teller Reference No. 165262755310490, both dated October 2, 2026. The ADC condemned the acts of "inducement, bribery or corruption" and criticized the recent local government elections in Yobe for not meeting democratic standards.

The party also dissociated itself from the IPAC meeting and directed future correspondence to go through its state secretariat.