ADC accuses Tinubu of prioritizing politics over Nigerians' hardship

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of playing politics while Nigerians face worsening economic hardship and insecurity. In a statement issued on April 17, 2026 by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the party called the President’s recent remarks about the opposition "unpresidential" and said he mocked opposition parties for allegedly holding their national convention "on the street." The ADC argued that such comments show a disconnect from citizens battling a historic cost‑of‑living crisis, rising food inflation, declining purchasing power, and increasing reports of abductions and attacks.

The party said the President’s focus on political scoring comes at a time when many Nigerians struggle to afford basic necessities and feel unsafe, accusing the administration of failing to respond adequately to insecurity and of shrinking democratic space by allegedly denying opposition groups access to public venues such as Eagle Square. It also claimed Tinubu is overstepping by acting as both president and interpreter of the law, and criticized his recent outreach to supporters of former President Muhammadu Buhari as hypocritical given his past criticism of Buhari’s record.

The ADC maintains that mounting hardship, insecurity, and national debt persist, and says it remains focused on presenting a credible alternative in the next general election. Readers should consider whether these allegations reflect genuine governance gaps or political maneuvering, and watch for any government response or policy shifts addressing the cited economic and security challenges.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/17/adc-accuses-tinubu-of-playing-politics-amid-hardship/