Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has announced plans to challenge in court the appointment of Nigeria Revenue Service Chairman Zacch Adedeji to a fundraising role in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council.

Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, said in a video circulated on Sunday that he intends to approach the court on Monday over what he described as a possible conflict of interest arising from Adedeji’s position as both head of the country’s federal revenue agency and a member of the campaign’s fundraising structure.

The APC’s expanded presidential campaign council lists Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as Director of Fundraising, with Adedeji serving as Deputy Director of Fundraising.

Melaye argued that Adedeji’s position as the official responsible for federal revenue collection makes his involvement in political campaign fundraising a matter requiring judicial scrutiny.

He said he wants the court to determine whether the arrangement is consistent with public service rules and ethical requirements governing senior public officials.

“As a lawyer, by the grace of God, on Monday I’m going to court. We have to test that,” Melaye said in the video, according to multiple reports.

The former senator also criticised President Tinubu’s decision to serve as chairman of his own campaign council, describing the structure as unusually large and questioning the concentration of responsibilities within the organisation.

Those comments are political opinions by Melaye and do not establish that any law or public service rule has been breached.

The APC unveiled its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council on Saturday as political activities intensified ahead of the next general election.

President Tinubu is listed as chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda serve as vice chairmen.

Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was appointed Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma serves as secretary.

The expanded campaign structure contains more than 200 entries covering fundraising, media, legal affairs, mobilisation, policy development, election planning, grassroots engagement and other functions.

Adedeji’s inclusion has attracted particular attention because of his current role as Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, formerly known as the Federal Inland Revenue Service.

Melaye said the issue goes beyond an individual publicly supporting a political candidate, arguing that responsibility for campaign fundraising creates a stronger institutional question.

His announcement does not mean a lawsuit has already been filed.

As of the latest reports reviewed by The Verita Post, Melaye had stated his intention to approach the court on Monday, but details of the proposed suit, including the court, legal grounds and reliefs he will seek, had not been publicly disclosed.

No court has therefore ruled that Adedeji’s campaign role amounts to a conflict of interest or violates public service regulations.

The Verita Post also did not find an immediate public response from Adedeji, the Nigeria Revenue Service or the APC addressing Melaye’s specific proposed legal challenge.

The issue is likely to attract further attention if Melaye proceeds with the suit, particularly as scrutiny grows around the membership and structure of Tinubu’s 2027 campaign organisation.

The campaign council has already drawn criticism from opposition figures over some of the individuals named to it, while the APC has continued preparations for the presidential contest.

If the promised legal action is filed on Monday, the court proceedings could provide a clearer test of whether Adedeji’s campaign role is compatible with his responsibilities as head of Nigeria’s federal revenue authority.