Politics: ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names, VP Shettima Mocks Opposition
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing online membership registration, claiming the platform had been flooded with fake identities.
Shettima also took a swipe at the opposition party over its long-standing demand for real-time electronic transmission of election results.
Speaking during an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by President Bola Tinubu and attended by federal ministers, Shettima claimed the party’s portal had been overwhelmed by fictitious entries.
“The same Alliance for Democratic Confusion that was adamant that we must have electronic transmission of votes opened their portal for membership registration, and it was overwhelmed by an avalanche of fake names and fictitious identities,” he said.
The vice president accused the opposition of spreading misinformation about the policies of the Tinubu administration.
“You and I know that, as Winston Churchill once said, ‘truth is so precious that it must be surrounded by a bodyguard of lies’. Lies, lies, lies — that is what is driving the opposition in this country,” he said.
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Shettima also urged political officeholders to defend the policies and achievements of the current administration as the next election cycle approaches.
“Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the political season is around the corner. We are all political actors. We have to sell our government. We have to stand behind our administration,” he said.
The former governor of Borno State added that the ruling party is now in a stronger position than it was during the 2023 general election.
“Politically speaking, we are in a more comfortable position now than in 2023,” he said.
Shettima also dismissed claims that state governors were being pressured to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Nobody is coercing the governors of Rivers, Delta, Kano or any other state to join the APC. It is of their own volition because they have seen the light,” he added.
The ADC on March 1 commenced nationwide online membership registration ahead of the 2027 general election, in compliance with the amended Electoral Act.
The party also directed existing members to update and revalidate their details in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
However, the exercise has reportedly been plagued by several irregularities, including fake names, incorrect National Identification Numbers, and mismatched photographs, raising concerns about the integrity of the process.
In a statement, the party said it had corrected anomalies detected on its digital membership registration platform following widespread reports of fake entries.
