Shettima Mocks ADC Registration Drive, Says Portal Flooded with Fake Identities

By Chisom Adaeze Okafor

Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its ongoing online membership registration, claiming the exercise has been inundated with fictitious names and false identities.

Speaking on Wednesday during an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and attended by members of the Federal Executive Council, Shettima criticised the opposition party’s digital registration process, which commenced nationwide on March 1 ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The ADC had launched the portal in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), directing both new and existing members to register or update their records.

However, the process has reportedly been plagued by irregularities, including fake names, incorrect National Identification Numbers, and mismatched photographs. In response to public concerns, the party earlier acknowledged technical anomalies and said corrective measures had been implemented to sanitise the platform.

Mocking the situation, Shettima referred to the party as the “Alliance for Democratic Confusion,” a play on its acronym, and questioned its credibility.

“The same Alliance for Democratic Confusion that was adamant that we must have electronic transmission of votes opened their portal for membership registration, and it was overwhelmed by an avalanche of fake names and fictitious identities,” he said.

The Vice President also accused opposition figures of spreading misinformation about the policies of the current administration, invoking a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill to suggest that falsehoods were being used to distort public perception.

“Lies, lies, lies ,that is what is driving the opposition in this country,” Shettima stated.

He urged political appointees and stakeholders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to actively promote the achievements of the Tinubu administration as the political climate begins to shift toward the next election cycle.

“The political season is around the corner. We are all political actors. We have to sell our government. We have to stand behind our administration,” he said.

Shettima further expressed confidence in the APC’s political standing, asserting that the party is in a stronger position than it was during the 2023 general election.

He also dismissed claims that governors across various states were being pressured to defect to the ruling party.

“Nobody is coercing the governors of Rivers, Delta, Kano or any other state to join the APC. It is of their own volition because they have seen the light,” he added.

The exchange highlights intensifying political rhetoric as parties reposition ahead of 2027, with digital mobilisation, electoral reforms, and party defections increasingly shaping the national conversation.