APC accuses ADC of owing staff more than 12 months’ pay

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council accused the African Democratic Congress of failing to pay staff for more than 12 months, while the ADC denied the claim and challenged the council to provide evidence. The parties’ competing statements have left the salary allegation unresolved in their public exchange. Dele Alake, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, made the allegation in a statement. The council said the ADC’s National Working Committee had neglected party workers and argued that the alleged arrears raised questions about the party’s ability to manage national responsibilities. It urged Nigerians and workers to reject the ADC and its candidates in the next general elections. Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s national publicity secretary, called the allegation false and said the APC should produce evidence to support it. He accused the governing party of using claims about the opposition’s internal affairs to divert attention from its record. The ADC’s statement did not include payroll records or other documents supporting its denial. Abdullahi said the campaign should focus on the cost of living, unemployment and insecurity. He argued...