2027: Why Tinubu should be scared — ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to brace for a potential electoral challenge in 2027, attributing growing public dissatisfaction to economic hardship and rising insecurity.

In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that current conditions across the country have weakened confidence in the administration’s policies.

The ADC also criticised remarks credited to Tinubu following its April 14 national convention, where he reportedly dismissed opposition figures and described their gathering in unflattering terms. The party said such comments reflected a leadership disconnected from the realities facing citizens.

According to the ADC, Nigerians are grappling with high living costs, food inflation, rising debt, and declining purchasing power, alongside persistent security concerns. It argued that these challenges should be the government’s priority rather than political exchanges with opposition groups.

The party further rejected claims about the nature of its convention, insisting it was not held in an inappropriate setting and alleging that the administration has limited opposition access to public venues.

It also raised concerns about the state of democratic institutions, accusing the government of undermining the principle of separation of powers and weakening oversight structures.

On the political front, the ADC alleged inconsistency in the President’s stance toward the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari, suggesting recent moves to court his supporters contradict earlier criticisms.

The party maintained that worsening economic conditions and insecurity could shape voter sentiment ahead of the next general elections, adding that it is working to position itself as a credible alternative focused on governance, stability, and economic recovery.