Senator Melaye to sue Tinubu over NRS chief’s role in 2027 campaign fundraising
Senator Dino Melaye, a former federal lawmaker, announced he will file a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), as Deputy Director of Fundraising for Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign. Melaye said he will go to court on Monday, August 24, 2026, to challenge the appointment as a conflict of interest, sharing his plan in a video posted on his Facebook page.
The NRS is the agency responsible for collecting government revenue, including taxes from citizens and businesses. Placing its head in a partisan fundraising role raises concerns that public funds could be diverted to political campaigns, eroding public trust in how tax money is managed. Melaye argued that a civil servant drawing a salary must adhere to public service rules and cannot simultaneously serve in political fundraising, stating, “If that is not a conflict of interest, then I don’t know what would be.”
The appointment was announced by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of its 2027 campaign council, sparking reactions on social media about possible misuse of tax revenue. If the court agrees with Melaye, it could set a precedent limiting civil servants’ involvement in partisan politics. Will you watch the court case for clarity on whether public officials can legally hold partisan fundraising roles, and how might this affect your confidence in how tax money is managed?