The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has debunked a list of alleged state chairmen circulating on social media, warning Nigerians to disregard the false information and be alert to online scams being perpetrated in the party’s name.
In an official statement released on Thursday, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson for the opposition coalition, firmly denied any knowledge of the appointments, describing the list as entirely fabricated.
“The ADC wishes to inform the general public that it has not released any list of state chairmen,” Abdullahi stated. “The circulating names and claims are fake and should be treated as such.”
The list, which appeared on a verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, included over 30 purported appointees across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The accompanying message claimed that the party’s national secretariat had approved the appointments, even detailing names and states of supposed new chairmen.
However, the statement lacked a signatory, casting further doubt on its authenticity. It also included a suspicious directive from the Akwa Ibom chapter, asking individuals with unstamped membership cards to visit a specific address for verification.
In response, Abdullahi emphasized that no such appointments had been made and warned members of the public to verify all party-related information exclusively through the official communication channels.
“The ADC strongly advises Nigerians to confirm any party communication via the verified X handle of the National Publicity Secretary, @BolajiADC,” he said. “Any other source should be considered unreliable.”
Abdullahi also raised concerns about fraudulent websites and online platforms that have emerged, allegedly offering fake registration services to new party members.
“These platforms are being operated by fraudsters aiming to extort money from unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of registering them as members of ADC,” he warned. “We condemn these criminal acts in the strongest terms and urge the public to remain vigilant.”
The warning comes amid rising incidents of political misinformation and cyber fraud as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
The ADC, which is part of a newly formed coalition of opposition parties seeking to counter the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said it will continue to provide accurate updates through its recognized platforms.
“Citizens should stay informed through proper channels. Details about ADC’s activities and those of the broader coalition will be made publicly available through official means,” Abdullahi concluded.
