The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for his administration’s performance, accusing his re-election campaign of recycling promises and attacking political opponents instead of presenting a clear record of achievements.
The council said Nigerians deserved explanations on the impact of the administration’s major economic policies, including the removal of petrol subsidy, rising public debt, insecurity and the increasing cost of living.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC said the President’s recent campaign appearances in Kaduna, Rivers and Jigawa states had failed to address what it described as important questions about his government’s performance.
The opposition council also questioned Tinubu’s renewed promises on electricity, recalling his earlier pledge that Nigerians should not give him a second term if he failed to provide reliable power.
It argued that repeating the commitment during the current campaign raised questions about progress made towards improving electricity supply, as many Nigerians continued to experience unreliable power.
The council also demanded an assessment of the administration’s agricultural mechanisation programme, particularly the impact of tractors reportedly imported from Brazil on food production.
It further accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of taking credit for projects initiated under former President Muhammadu Buhari, challenging the party to present achievements attributable to Tinubu’s administration after nearly four years in office.
ADC-PCC raises concerns over democratic institutions
Beyond economic performance, the ADC-PCC expressed concern about what it described as pressure on democratic institutions, alleging undue influence on the National Assembly and questioning the independence of the Judiciary.
The council also criticised Tinubu’s reported remark that “all is fair in politics”, arguing that such comments could undermine standards of political conduct.
It alleged that opposition parties and their supporters had faced increasing political intimidation and other challenges, calling for stronger protection of democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general election.
The opposition group also questioned the President’s recent political activities in Rivers State, particularly his reported expression of support for a political figure whose status has been a subject of controversy.
It described the situation as inconsistent with constitutional governance and democratic accountability.
Council urges voters to assess parties on performance
The ADC-PCC said Nigerians needed leadership that could provide measurable answers on the economy, security, electricity, employment and citizens’ welfare, rather than rely on campaign promises.
“Nigerians deserve leadership anchored on accountability, competence, transparency and respect for democratic institutions, not recycled promises, political theatrics and divisive propaganda,” the council said.
It urged voters to assess political parties based on their programmes and records ahead of the 2027 general election.
The council subsequently called on Nigerians to support the ADC and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, describing the party as an alternative direction for the country.
The statement represents the position of the opposition campaign council. The allegations and criticisms it raised were not independently established in the statement, while the President and the APC were not quoted as responding to the claims.
