Fresh tensions have gripped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a dramatic protest at its national secretariat in Abuja, where a women’s advocacy group demanded answers over a controversial ₦100 million allegation linked to the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election.

The protest, led by Amaka Christian and her group—Advocates for Women in Governance, has thrust the party deeper into an already simmering internal crisis, raising questions about transparency, discipline, and leadership credibility within the ADC.

The group stormed the secretariat on Thursday, insisting that the party must publicly clarify claims—allegedly made on national television weeks ago, that its national leadership released ₦100 million to Senator Ireti Kingibe to oversee the FCT election process.

“We are here for the truth,” the group declared. “This allegation has caused serious concern across the FCT. Nigerians deserve to know if such funds were approved and disbursed.”

Brandishing placards with messages demanding accountability and condemning alleged intimidation of female politicians, the protesters also called on the party’s top leadership to act swiftly, warning against what they described as “dangerous silence.”

The protest comes on the heels of a string of internal disputes that have rocked the party’s FCT structure. Just days earlier, stakeholders announced the suspension of four officials, including FCT Chairman Clement Obah Ehigiator, amid fallout from an earlier controversial move by a ward chapter to suspend Senator Kingibe over alleged anti-party activities.

The Wuse Ward leadership had claimed the senator was indefinitely suspended following a March 10 stakeholders’ meeting. However, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, swiftly dismissed the move as “false and misleading,” stating that no such decision was recognised at the national level.

Thursday’s protest has now intensified scrutiny on the party’s handling of both the suspension saga and the ₦100 million allegation, placing the ADC leadership under mounting pressure to respond decisively.

In a bid to calm rising tensions, Assistant National Youth Leader (North Central), Hasana Shaibu Dada, urged members to avoid actions that could fracture the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“This is not the time for internal accusations,” he said. “We must stay focused on strengthening the party. The National Chairman will address the issue, but unity is critical.”

He also defended Senator Kingibe, describing her as a loyal and valuable member of the party.

Similarly, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okeye, cautioned against politicising the issue—particularly in a way that could divide women within the party.

“Senator Ireti has consistently championed women’s inclusion. It is unfair to weaponise unverified claims against her,” she said, assuring that the party would provide clarity.

Despite these reassurances, the absence of a definitive response from the party’s top leadership continues to fuel speculation and unease.

As political realignments gather momentum ahead of 2027, the unfolding controversy underscores a broader challenge for the ADC—balancing internal cohesion with growing public demands for accountability.

For now, the spotlight remains firmly on the party’s leadership, with stakeholders awaiting answers that could either defuse the crisis—or deepen it.