Kwankwaso diverting attention from failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration – ADC

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of diverting attention from President Bola Tinubu's administration's failures by persistently criticizing the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The council questioned Kwankwaso's political stance and potential ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following his response to their earlier statement.

Kwankwaso, the NDC vice-presidential candidate alongside Peter Obi, had been urged to shift focus from attacking Atiku to holding the Tinubu-led government accountable for Nigeria's economic and security issues. The ADC-PCC's Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, noted that Kwankwaso's rebuttal failed to address the key concerns raised by the opposition campaign organization.

The council highlighted that Nigerians were more preoccupied with hunger, insecurity, rising fuel prices, the depreciating naira, and the escalating cost of living than political sparring among opposition figures. They emphasized that any viable alternative to the current administration should concentrate on tackling these pressing problems rather than engaging in attacks on other opposition leaders.

The ADC-PCC also expressed surprise at Kwankwaso's seemingly greater willingness to criticize Atiku and the ADC compared to confronting the ruling party over the nation's challenges. The council maintained its commitment to the ADC as a rising political platform that is gaining traction among Nigerians and reaffirmed its resolve to mobilize citizens and provide an alternative to what it labels APC governance failures.

They challenged Kwankwaso to either abandon his criticism of the ADC or openly align himself with the APC if he shared its political objectives, rather than continuing to direct his ire at the ADC. The ADC-PCC vowed to remain united and focused on its preparations for the 2027 general election, emphasizing their priority of presenting Nigerians with a credible alternative to the Tinubu administration.