The Presidency has dismissed recent remarks by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing them as unfair and lacking in accuracy.
Reacting to the opposition party’s birthday message to the president, his Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, criticised the ADC for making what he called sweeping and unsubstantiated claims. He argued that the party’s statement resembled a pessimistic broadcast rather than a constructive contribution to national discourse.
The ADC, through its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, had earlier used the occasion of Tinubu’s 74th birthday to fault the administration’s performance. Abdullahi claimed that the government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda has translated into hardship for many Nigerians, pointing to rising fuel prices and worsening economic conditions.
He also expressed concern over the country’s security situation, alleging that violence has intensified, leading to more casualties and displacement of communities.
In response, Olusegun accused the opposition of presenting a one-sided narrative by isolating issues without proper context. He maintained that challenges such as fuel pricing and insecurity are complex and require long-term strategies, noting that subsidy removal was necessary to address fiscal pressures.
The presidential aide further dismissed the ADC’s suggestion that Tinubu is nearing the end of his time in office as mere speculation. According to him, leadership in a democratic system is determined by voters, not political messaging or alliances.
Olusegun added that the opposition’s stance reflects desperation, describing its coalition efforts as fragile and unlikely to shape Nigeria’s future. He concluded by criticising the tone of the ADC’s message, saying it lacked the balance expected of meaningful national engagement.
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