Panic is spreading through the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its allies in the 2027 opposition coalition, as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) allegedly zeroes in on key political figures working to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

The latest twist came on Monday when former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal — a prominent coalition member — was grilled by EFCC investigators over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion during his tenure from 2015 to 2023.

According to EFCC sources, the transactions are suspected to violate the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the commission’s Abuja headquarters at about 11:30 am before being taken into custody for questioning.

While EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined comment, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that three former governors in the coalition had been summoned. He described the move as a politically motivated attempt to intimidate opposition leaders into abandoning the alliance.

The ADC accused the EFCC of reviving old cases against opposition figures while quietly dropping investigations involving ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) members.

The party alleged that the EFCC’s recent activities are aimed at breaking the coalition by targeting influential members with stale allegations “dressed up as fresh evidence.”

“It appears that in today’s Nigeria, one’s guilt or innocence depends on party membership, not evidence,” the ADC claimed, citing examples of former governors whose corruption probes vanished after defecting to the APC.

The statement also warned that selective prosecution undermines the fight against corruption and called on Nigerians, civil society, and the media to resist what it described as a slide into dictatorship.

EFCC’s Response: “We’re Non-Partisan”

Reacting to the allegations, EFCC’s Dele Oyewale dismissed ADC’s claims as “untenable and ridiculous,” challenging the party to provide evidence.

“Those who committed crimes should be ready to face trial. Our mandate does not make us an arm of any political party,” Oyewale insisted.

Multiple insiders admit the EFCC’s moves have rattled the opposition camp. One coalition member, speaking anonymously, described the situation as “a brazen show of power” but vowed that the group would keep pushing for a better Nigeria.

The tension adds to existing cracks in the coalition, with some politicians recently distancing themselves from the bloc. In a July 29, 2025, letter, Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, accused coalition leaders of marginalising key members despite their significant contributions to its strength.