INEC Alleges Atiku Abubakar Bought “Fake” African Democratic Congress on the Political Black Market
Abuja — Nigeria’s electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has raised serious concerns after uncovering what it describes as “a suspicious political transaction” involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a group of unnamed associates.
According to INEC officials, Atiku and his cohort are alleged to have procured a “slightly used” version of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from what sources describe as “the political black market,” complete with faded logos, expired slogans, and a complimentary crowd of confused supporters.
“We were shocked,” an INEC spokesperson said. “One moment, ADC was minding its business. The next, it appeared fully rebranded, repackaged, and reportedly sold with a handwritten receipt and two free defectors.”
Eyewitnesses claim the transaction took place in a dimly lit backroom somewhere in Abuja, where political dealers allegedly specialize in “fairly used parties, coalitions, and emergency alliances.”
“The deal was too good to pass,” a source close to the negotiation revealed. “They offered a full party structure, three governors on layaway, and a campaign slogan that only needed ‘minor adjustments.’”
INEC has since questioned the authenticity of the acquisition, noting irregularities such as mismatched membership registers, duplicated party executives, and a manifesto that appears to have been copied from three different WhatsApp broadcasts.
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that the ADC was “legally acquired” and came with “all necessary documents, including a certificate of political ownership and one year warranty.”
“We did due diligence,” Atiku stated. “We even tested the party in a small by-election. It started, moved, and made noise. What more do they want?”
In response, INEC has announced plans to introduce a “Party Verification Portal” where Nigerians can confirm whether their preferred political party is original, refurbished, or “Tokunbo.”
Political analysts say this development marks a new phase in Nigeria’s democracy, where parties are no longer built over time but “assembled, upgraded, and occasionally imported.”
At press time, sources confirmed that several other politicians have begun discreet inquiries into the availability of “fairly used mega parties,” with one reportedly asking if there’s a discount for bulk purchase ahead of the next election cycle.
