Nigerians criticize Tinubu's unfulfilled promises as 2027 campaigns begin
Nigerians, especially opposition figures, slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration for allegedly failing to fulfill 2023 election promises as 2027 campaigns begin, with critics citing persistent poverty, insecurity, and economic hardship despite government claims of progress. DAILY POST reports that opposition parties reject Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, arguing policies like fuel subsidy removal and currency floating have pushed more Nigerians into hardship, noting IMF's 2026 Article IV consultation showed 63% national poverty rate.
The criticism comes as Nigerians anticipate presidential candidates' manifestos ahead of the January 16, 2027 election. Opposition claims Tinubu promised jobs, affordable electricity, security improvements, and poverty reduction but has delivered little, pointing to continued terrorist attacks (750 killed in 2025), frequent grid failures, and unemployment remaining a crisis despite official rates dropping to 4.3-4.9%. ADC chieftain Leader Sampson stated the agenda 'only succeeded in impoverishing Nigerians' while enriching officials, noting N5,000 cash transfers are insufficient for meaningful business.
However, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele highlighted Moody's upgrade of Nigeria's outlook from 'stable' to 'positive' as validation of reforms, pushing for investment-grade status. With campaigns intensifying, will you assess Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda based on lived experience of poverty and insecurity, or accept government claims of economic revival when deciding your vote in 2027?