ADC says Nigeria's 63% poverty rate proves Tinubu's economic policies failed

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Nigeria's poverty rate has surged to 63 percent, blaming President Bola Tinubu's economic policies for worsening citizens' lives. The party cited a report showing poverty jumped from 50 percent before subsidy removal to 63 percent afterward, directly linking this to higher fuel and transport costs that drove up prices of food and essentials. ADC argued the government's claim that subsidy removal would fund health and education has failed, as these sectors show no improvement three years later. Surveys cited by ADC indicate 93% of Nigerians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, with 88% calling the economy bad and 74% reporting poor personal living conditions. The party stated this reflects 'daily reality' for millions struggling with basic necessities like food and clean water, calling the administration's focus on external validation over citizens' welfare a failure.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/14/63-poverty-rate-shows-tinubus-economic-policies-have-failed-adc/