2027: Tinubu an absentee President not fit for re-election - Kenneth Okonkwo

Presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticized incumbent President Bola Tinubu as an absentee President incapable of effectively representing Nigerians. Okonkwo made the assertion in a statement on his verified X account, highlighting Tinubu's lack of direct communication with the public and refusal to engage in regular interviews with independent media.

The presidential aspirant further revealed that Tinubu has only campaigned in 12 out of 36 states and the FCT, representing a mere 30% coverage of the entire nation. Okonkwo argued that how can one vote for a politician with whom they are unaware of their background, educational history, plans, and policies? Nigeria finds itself in a precarious financial situation, having become technically bankrupt due to excessive borrowing to service its debt.

In the first half of 2026, the federal government spent N7.7tn on interest payments alone, while its total revenue amounted to N6.2tn, resulting in a deficit of N1.5tn. The source material further points out that Tinubu has not achieved more than 30% success in his initiatives during his first term in office.