Reactions As Presidency Announces That Atiku And ADC Are Owing Staff Salaries For Over A Year

Social media users have shared mixed reactions following allegations that the African Democratic Congress (ADC), associated with former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has failed to pay its staff salaries for more than a year.

The allegation was brought to public attention through a post shared by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, on his official X account on Monday, October 26, 2026.

According to the statement, the ADC’s National Working Committee, led by Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as Secretary, allegedly neglected its responsibility to pay party workers for an extended period.

llowing the development, Onanuga called on Nigerians to reject Atiku Abubakar and candidates contesting under the ADC, citing the alleged failure to pay the party’s employees.

The statement subsequently attracted attention online, prompting several social media users to express their opinions about the allegation and its potential implications for the party’s leadership.

While the issue generated considerable discussion, users shared different perspectives on the claims made against the ADC leadership.

Below are some of the reactions from social media users who commented on the post.