The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has proposed sweeping reforms to the management of public funds, including the abolition of opaque “security votes”, tighter controls on official travel and a ban on the use of government assets for private purposes if elected in 2027.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the measures formed part of a broader governance overhaul aimed at reducing waste, strengthening public accountability and redirecting government resources towards improving the welfare and economic prospects of Nigerians.
One of the party’s major proposals is the abolition of single-line budgeting for “security votes” and other security-related expenditures that it said are not subjected to effective legislative scrutiny.
Under the proposed arrangement, all security spending would be subject to formal legislative oversight, approval and audit in line with existing laws.
The ADC said the measure was designed to close loopholes that could facilitate the diversion or misuse of public funds, while ensuring that security allocations are deployed strictly for their intended purposes.
The party also proposed tighter controls on official travel and pledged to prevent the use of government vehicles, facilities and other public assets for private purposes.
According to the ADC, the proposed financial reforms would be complemented by stronger institutions, including greater independence for the judiciary, legislature and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party also pledged enhanced protection for whistleblowers and promised to make prudent management of public resources and accountability central pillars of its administration.
The ADC said the reforms would form part of its broader agenda to improve governance, reduce public-sector waste and ensure that government resources are used primarily to serve the interests of Nigerians.
