The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign, accusing him of recycling unfulfilled promises, attacking political opponents and failing to account for his administration’s performance.
The council said the President had focused on personal attacks and political rhetoric during his campaign outings in Kaduna, Rivers and Jigawa states instead of addressing Nigerians on the state of the economy, insecurity, electricity supply and the rising cost of living.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday by Kola Ologbondiyan, the ADC-PCC said, “Rather than present a comprehensive scorecard of his three-and-a-half years in office, Tinubu has resorted to political tantrums, name-calling and verbal attacks against opponents.”
It said Nigerians deserved explanations on the administration’s borrowings, the gains from fuel subsidy removal, worsening insecurity and the increasing hardship across the country.
The opposition council argued that Tinubu had failed to present a convincing account of his achievements after nearly three and a half years in power, accusing him of taking credit for projects initiated by his predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
The ADC-PCC also challenged the President to explain why his promise to improve electricity supply had not been fulfilled, recalling his campaign pledge: “If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me for a second term.”
It said millions of Nigerians continued to endure unreliable electricity supply despite the promise, describing Tinubu’s renewed assurances during his Jigawa campaign as an attempt to repackage old commitments as fresh electoral promises.
The council also questioned the whereabouts and impact of 2,000 tractors reportedly imported from Brazil under the administration’s mechanised farming initiative, asking what had become of the equipment and why it had yet to make a meaningful difference in agricultural productivity.
On democratic governance, the ADC-PCC accused Tinubu of contradicting his public commitment to democracy through alleged interference in the National Assembly and attempts to compromise the independence of the judiciary.
It also faulted what it described as the President’s divisive political rhetoric, particularly his reported declaration that “all is fair in politics”, arguing that such comments could provide justification for intimidation, violence, thuggery and other undemocratic practices.
Citing Tinubu’s recent campaign outing in Rivers State, the opposition council questioned his decision to praise and promise to reward a political figure whom it alleged had been illegally removed from office, barred from political participation for six months and prevented from seeking re-election.
“Reward him for what?” the council queried, describing the President’s position as an affront to constitutional governance and the democratic rights of the people.
Tinubu’s Rivers visit was part of the All Progressives Congress’ mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
During the visit, the President commended the reconciliation between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
The ADC-PCC maintained that Nigerians deserved leadership anchored on accountability, competence, transparency and respect for democratic institutions.
It said the country needed more than recycled campaign promises and political theatrics, insisting that the President must provide verifiable answers about his administration’s performance.
