ADC Critiques Tinubu's Economic Policies Amid Rising Poverty

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, urging him to either abandon them or resign from office. The ADC argues that the current policies have exacerbated poverty and hunger in Nigeria, with a report indicating that 139 million Nigerians live below the national poverty line and 17 million face acute hunger.

Despite the government's claims of macroeconomic progress, the ADC, represented by Bolaji Abdullahi, contends that these improvements do not translate into better living conditions for ordinary Nigerians. The ADC dismissed the government's social intervention programs as inadequate and insisted that poverty cannot be alleviated through temporary measures.

They proposed an alternative economic agenda that prioritizes agricultural security, community rehabilitation, and investment in infrastructure to boost food production and lower prices. This criticism comes amid ongoing debates about the impact of Tinubu's economic reforms, including the removal of petrol subsidies and changes to tax policies, which have reportedly increased the cost of living and weakened household purchasing power.