Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of economic failures, political propaganda and poor handling of campaign logistics, insisting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot conceal its record through attacks on the opposition.

Shaibu made the allegations in a statement dated October 24, 2026, responding to a statement by Dele Alake, in which the presidential campaign spokesperson reportedly accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of a “devious plan” involving alleged artificial intelligence manipulation and deepfakes.

Describing Alake’s intervention as a desperate attempt to divert public attention, Shaibu argued that the allegations against Atiku and the ADC had not been substantiated with evidence.

He challenged the APC to provide names, dates and forensic findings linking the opposition to the alleged fabricated materials, insisting that accusations without verifiable proof should not be presented as established facts.

According to Shaibu, the ruling party was relying on political allegations rather than addressing Nigerians’ concerns about the economy and the cost of living.

Shaibu maintained that the APC’s performance in government remained the central issue facing Nigerian voters, pointing to rising petrol and diesel prices, food inflation and widespread poverty.

He cited petrol prices of about ₦1,400 per litre, diesel prices exceeding ₦2,000 and food inflation approaching 20 per cent in his criticism of the administration’s economic policies.

He also referenced poverty estimates attributed to the World Bank, arguing that economic hardship had affected households across the country.

The ADC campaign official said the consequences of rising living costs were evident in markets, transport expenses and the purchasing power of ordinary Nigerians.

He argued that political exchanges and accusations would not address the financial difficulties confronting citizens.

“Alake’s attack on Atiku will not reduce the cost of a meal by one naira,” Shaibu said in the statement.

The ADC campaign spokesman also questioned the explanation reportedly offered by Tinubu regarding a vehicle seen near an APC campaign billboard, which was described as a routine patrol.

Shaibu argued that Nigerians were entitled to ask questions about the circumstances surrounding the reported security presence around the campaign billboard.

He further referred to reports that APC supporters had been transported from distant states to attend campaign activities in Kaduna, with some allegedly left sleeping on the streets.

The statement also raised concerns over reports of accidents involving APC supporters travelling from Sokoto and Abuja to the rally.

However, details surrounding the reported accidents, including the number of people affected and the circumstances of the incidents, were not independently established in the statement.

Shaibu called on the APC to account for the safety of supporters involved in the journeys, arguing that political mobilisation should not come at the expense of citizens’ welfare and dignity.

He described the alleged transportation arrangements as political exploitation, accusing the ruling party of prioritising campaign appearances over the wellbeing of supporters.

Shaibu also questioned the reported plan for Tinubu to campaign across 12 states, suggesting that the movement of supporters between locations could create an impression of wider grassroots support.

He argued that a crowd assembled through organised transportation should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of spontaneous nationwide popularity.

The ADC campaign official further criticised the conditions of roads and the challenges supporters allegedly faced while travelling to campaign venues.

His remarks formed part of a broader attack on the APC’s political strategy ahead of the 2027 general election.

Shaibu insisted that campaign rallies, billboards and political messaging could not replace public confidence in government.

“You can hire buses, assemble a crowd and plaster the streets with billboards. You cannot hire consent,” he said.

He argued that Nigerians had endured rising prices, shrinking purchasing power and what he described as broken promises by the Tinubu administration.

The ADC spokesman expressed confidence that voters would reject the APC at the polls, maintaining that the administration’s economic record would become a major issue in the 2027 presidential election.

He concluded with a campaign message promoting Atiku Abubakar and the ADC, declaring: “Bola made life expensive; Atiku will make Nigeria affordable again!”

The statement was signed by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign Council, on October 24, 2026.

RapidoSpace News notes that the allegations and political assessments in this report are attributed to Shaibu and reflect the position of the ADC campaign council. The claims concerning AI manipulation, campaign crowd mobilisation, reported accidents and economic indicators require independent verification. The APC’s response was not included in the statement provided.

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