The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign, describing its messages as divisive and lacking clear plans to address Nigeria’s challenges.
The council accused the president of avoiding questions about his administration’s performance and relying on personal attacks against political opponents instead of presenting an account of his achievements in nearly three and a half years in office.
In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC said Nigerians expected explanations about government borrowing, the removal of fuel subsidy, rising insecurity, hunger and the increasing cost of living.
It said Tinubu’s recent campaign appearances in Kaduna, Rivers and Jigawa states focused more on attacking opponents and repeating old promises than explaining how his administration had addressed the country’s problems.
The council also challenged the President to account for his earlier electricity pledge, in which he said: “If I don't give you electricity, don't vote for me for a second term.”
According to the ADC-PCC, millions of Nigerians still experience unreliable electricity supply, despite the promise. It also alleged that the president had made alternative power arrangements for his personal comfort.
The opposition group described Tinubu’s renewed electricity promises during his Jigawa campaign as an attempt to present unfulfilled commitments as new plans.
It also questioned the progress of the administration’s mechanised farming programme, asking what had happened to the 2,000 tractors reportedly imported from Brazil several months ago.
The council claimed that the tractors had yet to make any significant difference to agricultural production.
It further accused Tinubu of taking credit for projects started under the late President Muhammadu Buhari, arguing that his administration had not presented enough original achievements to justify another term.
The ADC-PCC also questioned the President’s commitment to democratic principles, alleging that his government had interfered with the independence of the National Assembly and was attempting to influence the judiciary.
It expressed concern over Tinubu’s previous statement that “all is fair in politics”, arguing that such remarks could encourage political intimidation, violence, thuggery and other practices that undermine democracy.
The council alleged that opposition parties were facing unconstitutional actions, political pressure, judicial interference and an electoral environment that favoured the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
It also accused the president of using divisive comments whenever he was challenged to explain his administration’s performance.
Citing Tinubu’s recent visit to Rivers State, the ADC-PCC questioned his decision to praise and promise rewards to a political figure whom it alleged had been unlawfully removed from office, excluded from political activities for six months and denied the opportunity to seek re-election.
“Reward him for what?” the council asked, describing the President’s actions as contrary to constitutional governance and the democratic rights of the people.
The ADC-PCC said Nigerians deserved leaders who would prioritise accountability, competence, transparency and respect for democratic institutions rather than political attacks and repeated promises.
It urged voters to use the 2027 general election to remove the APC from power and elect the ADC and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, saying Nigeria needed a different direction.
ADC faults Tinubu’s re-election campaign over unfulfilled promises