The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu to brace for a possible electoral defeat in 2027, citing worsening economic hardship and declining public confidence in his administration.
In a statement released on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party argued that the President appeared increasingly disconnected from the realities facing ordinary Nigerians. According to the ADC, rising poverty, insecurity and frustration have eroded trust in the government’s policies.
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The party’s remarks came in response to comments made by President Tinubu following criticism from prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former governors Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, during the ADC’s national convention held on 14 April. Tinubu had dismissed the gathering as a “street convention” and accused opposition leaders of attempting to take over the party, insisting he would not be intimidated.
However, the ADC described the President’s reaction as “unpresidential”, accusing him of prioritising political attacks over addressing the country’s pressing challenges. The party stated that at a time when Nigerians were grappling with a severe cost-of-living crisis, food inflation and shrinking purchasing power, the President chose to mock the opposition rather than confront the realities of governance.
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The statement further highlighted ongoing security concerns, referencing reports of children being abducted from examination centers. The ADC argued that such incidents reflected a broader deterioration in national security, adding that the government appeared distracted while insecurity spread into everyday life.
Rejecting claims that its convention was improperly conducted, the party insisted it had not held its event “on the street”, suggesting instead that any disruption may have been the result of misinformation. It also accused the administration of restricting democratic space by limiting opposition access to public venues.
The ADC went on to criticize what it described as the weakening of democratic institutions, particularly the legislature, which it claimed had increasingly functioned in alignment with executive interests. It also questioned the President’s commitment to the separation of powers.
Additionally, the party accused Tinubu of political inconsistency, alleging that he had recently sought to align himself with supporters of the late Muhammadu Buhari despite previously distancing himself from his predecessor’s record.
Concluding its statement, the ADC maintained that Nigeria’s core challenges—rising hardship, insecurity and mounting debt remained unresolved, warning that no amount of political rhetoric could obscure the realities faced by citizens.
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