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 to mislead Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC said the manifesto did not offer a credible plan to address the economic difficulties, insecurity and rising poverty facing the country.
It questioned the administration's ability to deliver on its new promises, particularly after what it described as poor implementation of government budgets over the past three years.
The council argued that Tinubu's 2023 campaign promises of improved electricity, affordable food, a stronger naira, job creation and better security had not produced the expected results.
It said Nigerians were still struggling with unreliable electricity, high food prices, currency depreciation, unemployment and persistent attacks by terrorists and bandits.
"What President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled today is not a new manifesto. It is a repackaged catalogue of failed promises," the statement said.
The opposition campaign council also questioned the benefits of the government's removal of fuel subsidy, increased taxation and continued borrowing, asking what Nigerians had gained from the policies.
It expressed concern over the country's rising debt burden, arguing that the administration must explain how borrowed funds had improved public infrastructure and the living conditions of citizens.
According to the ADC-PCC, the economic reforms introduced by the government have placed an unfair burden on ordinary Nigerians without providing adequate relief.
The council also referred to comments by the President's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, acknowledging that the economic reforms had not produced the expected results and had caused hardship for Nigerians.
It said the remarks supported its position that the administration's economic policies had failed to provide the relief promised to citizens.
The ADC-PCC further criticised the APC for unveiling its manifesto in Jigawa State, insisting that political events and campaign documents could not replace measurable achievements.
It recalled several promises made during the 2023 election, including improved electricity, food security, employment opportunities, functional refineries, infrastructure development and the proposed Akwa Ibom Deep Seaport.
The council maintained that the 2027 general election would give Nigerians an opportunity to assess the Tinubu administration's performance in the economy, security, employment, corruption and public welfare.
It urged Nigerians to reject what it described as recycled promises and consider the ADC as an alternative committed to economic stability, national security and accountability.
"Enough of recycled promises. Nigerians deserve results, not another four years of excuses," the statement added.
ADC accuses Tinubu of recycling 2023 promises in new manifesto