{
  "id": 19533776,
  "title": "ADC accuses Tinubu of recycling 2023 promises in new manifesto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/adc-accuses-tinubu-of-recycling-2023-promises-in-new-manifesto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T17:51:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/11/adc-accuses-tinubu-of-recycling-2023-promises-in-new-manifesto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly rehashing unfulfilled campaign pledges from 2023 within its newly released 2027-2031 manifesto. The ADC-PCC, the party's presidential campaign council, contends that President Bola Tinubu's administration is merely recycling failed promises, rather than presenting a genuine plan to tackle the nation's economic woes, insecurity concerns, and rising poverty levels. In a statement, the ADC-PCC's Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, noted that the document titled \"2027-2031: From Reforms to Prosperity Agenda\" appears to be a deceptive attempt to sway voters prior to the 2027 general election. The council questions Tinubu's administration's ability to deliver on new commitments, citing poor budget execution and the continued failure to live up to 2023 campaign pledges. These pledges included improved electricity supply, affordable food, a robust naira, job creation, and enhanced security. Despite Tinubu's recent announcement, the ADC maintains that the manifesto is not a fresh blueprint but rather a repackaged collection of unmet promises. The opposition also scrutinizes the impact of the government's removal of fuel subsidies, increased taxation, and persistent borrowing, questioning the tangible benefits to the Nigerian populace. Furthermore, the ADC-PCC raises concerns over the escalating national debt and demands an explanation from the administration on how borrowed funds have been utilized to improve public infrastructure and citizens' quality of life. The ADC-PCC also refers to APC Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila's admission that economic reforms have not yielded the anticipated results and have instead caused hardship for Nigerians. This further substantiates their claim that the administration's economic policies have fallen short of the relief promised to citizens. The ADC-PCC criticizes the APC for unveiling the manifesto in Jigawa State, arguing that political events cannot substitute tangible achievements. The council revisits several promises made during the 2023 election, such as improved electricity, food security, employment opportunities, functional refineries, infrastructure development, and the proposed Akwa Ibom Deep Seaport. It reaffirms that the 2027 general election will provide Nigerians with a chance to evaluate the Tinubu administration's performance in critical areas like the economy, security, employment, corruption, and public welfare. The ADC urges voters to reject what it perceives as recycled promises and consider the ADC as an alternative focused on economic stability, national security, and accountability. In conclusion, the ADC asserts that enough is enough—Nigerians deserve tangible results, not more excuses.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its newly unveiled 2027–2031 manifesto, accusing President Bola Tinubu's administration of repackaging promises it failed to fulfil during the 2023 election campaign. The council described the document, titled “2027–2031: From Reforms to Prosperity Agenda,” as an attempt…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}