By Kingston Magare 17.4.2026
Despite claims by President Bola Tinubu he is not scared of the opposition he faces in the 2027 elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has told him to not be too confident.
According to the ADC, President Tinubu is not just facing the opposition parties but millions of Nigerians his economic policies have impoverished.
ADC national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said: “What Nigerians saw was not the confidence of a leader in control. It was the anxiety of a President increasingly disconnected from the reality of hardship.”
“At a time when families are battling a historic cost of living crisis… the President chose to mock the opposition instead of addressing the suffering of Nigerians.”
The opposition party further accused the President of undermining democratic institutions, particularly the legislature, which it claimed has been weakened.
It also criticised Tinubu’s alleged commentary on legal and political matters, saying he should not act as both President and “judge.”
The ADC said the worsening economic and security situation could shape ll.voter decisions in 2027.
“The issue before the country today is simple: hardship is rising, insecurity is worsening, debt is mounting, and hope is fading,” the party stated.
It added that it remains committed to presenting what it described as a credible alternative focused on governance, security, and economic recovery.