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ADC tells Tinubu to track use of security funds

ADC has urged President Bola Tinubu to institute a transparent mechanism for tracking and auditing the use of federal security funds in the country.

• October 6, 2025
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ADC chieftains(Credit: adc.org.ng)

The African Democratic Congress has urged President Bola Tinubu to institute a transparent mechanism for tracking and auditing the use of federal security funds in the country.

ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi gave the advice while reacting to Mr Tinubu’s visit to Plateau and his remark at the Church of Christ in Nations in Jos.

The party also urged Mr Tinubu to elevate security alertness by coordinating joint military and police deployments with the full involvement of local and state security networks.

The party also tasked the president to commit to regular public reporting on security incidents and outcomes.

The ADC mentioned the security challenges in Plateau, Zamfara, Benue, Niger, Kaduna and Kwara.

The party urged the president to engage directly with the affected states, local governments, and communities, “listen to their stories, and ask for ideas.

(NAN)

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