‘Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke’ — ADC-PCC

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging he has deceived Nigerians and should not seek re-election. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the claim during a meeting with a delegation of young voters backing Atiku Abubakar. Ologbondiyan stated that Tinubu's refusal to campaign nationwide demonstrates a lack of respect for the Nigerian people.

He argued that any President seeking re-election should tour the country and answer for their record in office, citing former presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan and Buhari as examples. Ologbondiyan rejected the notion that official duties could prevent Tinubu from campaigning, asserting that a President who fears facing his constituents should not ask for their votes.

The ADC-PCC also blamed Tinubu's administration for widespread discontent over hunger, poverty, insecurity and economic hardship. They urged young Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, stating that another term for the ruling party would prolong the country's problems. Ologbondiyan promised that an Atiku-led government would focus on economic recovery, wealth creation, national security and improved living standards, including restoring subsidies on petroleum products to lower costs.