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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a hardline position against the Bola Tinubu administration, insisting that Nigeria’s path to recovery requires a complete change in leadership at the federal level.
According to the opposition party, the scale of Nigeria’s economic distress, security failures, and governance concerns has reached a point where reforms within the current system are no longer sufficient.
Speaking during a televised political programme on Friday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi argued that the country’s challenges are directly linked to the character and direction of the present government.
“There is no realistic pathway to national recovery while this administration remains in charge,” Abdullahi said.
“The damage has gone beyond policy errors; it is now a crisis of values and intent.”
He further alleged that Nigeria’s political space has been overtaken by what he described as a culture of impunity, likening the governing approach to opportunism rather than public service.
“When governance is reduced to grabbing whatever is available and escaping accountability, then you are no longer running a democracy,” he said.
“That mindset mirrors criminal behaviour, not leadership.”
Beyond executive conduct, the ADC spokesperson raised alarm over what he called disturbing developments within the legislative process, particularly in relation to tax-related laws.
Abdullahi claimed that recent actions surrounding bills passed by the National Assembly were without precedent, alleging that official documents may have been altered after legislative approval.
“If laws endorsed by parliament can be tampered with afterwards, then the integrity of the entire democratic system is at risk,” he said.
“That is a very dangerous signal.”
He also questioned reports that the Federal Government spent about $9 million on foreign lobbyists in the United States to manage Nigeria’s international image ahead of engagements with American officials, including President Donald Trump.
According to him, the opacity surrounding the contract raises serious accountability concerns.
“Who approved the payment, under what budget, and through which channels was the money moved?” Abdullahi asked.
“These are basic questions Nigerians deserve answers to.”
He criticised the spending as a reflection of misplaced priorities, arguing that the same funds could have been deployed to strengthen domestic security and protect lives.
“You cannot market safety abroad while citizens remain unsafe at home,” he said.
“Image management does not replace effective governance.”
The ADC spokesperson further expressed concern over a reported medical memorandum of understanding between Nigeria and the United States, allegedly signed in December, which he said gives foreign authorities disproportionate influence despite Nigeria’s financial contribution.
“To date, Nigerians have not seen the full terms of this agreement,” Abdullahi stated.
“Any deal that compromises transparency or national sovereignty should worry every citizen.”
The party maintained that restoring public trust and national stability would require not just policy adjustments, but a fundamental political reset anchored on accountability and openness.