2027: Tinubu afraid to face Nigerians, has no business seeking re-election — ADC campaign
“What President Tinubu has done is a clear act of contempt against the Nigerian people. The APC is known for its contempt for Nigerians. How can a man who wants to be re-elected as president, after failing woefully, say…
The African Democratic Congress has in recent months positioned itself as a rallying platform for opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election, with several politicians who left the ruling All Progressives Congress and other parties reportedly aligning with it. Its campaign council has been vocal in criticising President Bola Tinubu's handling of the economy, particularly the fallout from the removal of the petrol subsidy and the devaluation of the naira, policies that have driven up the cost of living and fuelled public discontent since he took office in 2023.
This latest attack stems from reports that Tinubu does not intend to personally campaign for re-election, which the ADC has seized on as evidence that the president is wary of facing voters amid anger over hardship and insecurity. The coverage across outlets is consistent in quoting the ADC's accusation, though none of the reports indicate how the presidency or the APC has responded to the claim, nor do they clarify the source or details of the reported decision not to campaign.