Shettima criticizes ADC over digital membership issues
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticized the African Democratic Congress for problems with its online membership registration, highlighting the prevalence of fake identities. He also mocked the party’s push for electronic transmission of election results, pointing out flaws in their own digital processes. Shettima made these remarks during an interfaith event attended by federal ministers and hosted by President Bola Tinubu. He urged political officeholders to actively support and defend the current administration as the next election cycle approaches.
What we know
- Kashim Shettima mocked the African Democratic Congress for its flawed digital membership registration, citing fake names and mismatched details.
- The ADC launched its online membership registration nationwide ahead of the 2027 general election and asked members to update their details.
- The party acknowledged widespread fake entries but stated it had corrected the anomalies on its digital platform.
- Shettima accused the opposition of spreading misinformation about the policies of the Tinubu administration.
- He stated that the ruling party is now in a stronger position than it was during the 2023 general election and denied that state governors were being pressured to defect.
