ADC faults Tinubu’s re-election campaign over unfulfilled promises

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign, alleging that its messaging is divisive and lacks clear plans to address Nigeria's pressing issues. The council accuses Tinubu of dodging questions about his administration's performance and instead resorting to personal attacks against political opponents.

According to the ADC-PCC, Nigerians are expecting explanations regarding government borrowing, the removal of fuel subsidies, increasing insecurity, hunger, and the rising cost of living. The campaign, the council claims, has focused more on attacking opponents and repeating old promises than explaining the administration's efforts to tackle the country's problems.

The ADC-PCC also challenges the President to explain his earlier electricity pledge, stating that millions of Nigerians still experience unreliable electricity supply despite the promise. The council alleges that the President has used personal comfort arrangements as an alternative power solution, questioning the progress of the mechanized farming program, specifically the 2,000 tractors reportedly imported from Brazil months ago, which have yet to make a significant impact on agricultural production.

The opposition group accuses Tinubu of taking credit for projects initiated under the late President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that his administration has presented insufficient original achievements to warrant a second term. They also express concern over the President's commitment to democratic principles, alleging interference with the independence of the National Assembly and attempts to influence the judiciary.

The ADC-PCC urges Nigerians to prioritize accountability, competence, transparency, and respect for democratic institutions over political attacks and unfulfilled promises during the 2027 general election. The council urges voters to remove the APC from power and elect the ADC and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, arguing that Nigeria needs a different direction.