2027: Tinubu now in panic mode - ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu's proposal of a N50,000 monthly cash relief for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections, labeling it as an "election gimmick" and a desperate attempt to regain public support. The opposition party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, asserted that the timing of the announcement raised questions about the government's true intentions.

The ADC accused Tinubu of making promises to reduce living costs and improve affordability during his campaign, but then announcing various interventions, including a $1 billion Social Intervention Fund and a fuel discount, which they claimed had not produced tangible results. Abdullahi questioned the value of the proposed cash relief in the current economic climate and expressed concerns about its affordability and impact on the average Nigerian.

The party also criticized the Tinubu administration for not incorporating financial relief into its economic reform plans from the beginning and accused the government of mismanaging its economic reforms.