The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has launched a scathing attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the party of employing fraudulent tactics to deceive Nigerian voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics program on August 3, Keyamo likened the ADC's campaign strategy to the notorious advance-fee fraud commonly known as '419' in Nigeria.
"They know us very well and we also know them very well. They are not strangers to us," Keyamo stated firmly. "And some of these tactics they are using are what is called 419. It was what I used to prosecute people as EFCC prosecutor."
The minister, who previously served as a prosecutor for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), further dismissed the opposition party's methods as outdated and ineffective.
"The format they are using is expired. Nigerians know that format already. So you cannot use it to deceive them. Reeling out figures, picking out isolated incidents and using them for generalisation," he explained.
Keyamo's comments come amid increasing political activities as parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 elections. The ADC has been gaining attention in recent months with its criticism of the current administration and promises of alternative governance.
Political analysts note that this early exchange of accusations between government officials and opposition parties signals the beginning of what could be an intense campaign period leading up to the 2027 polls.
The ADC has yet to respond to Keyamo's allegations as of the time of this report.
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