ADC Demands Tinubu's Resignation Over Poverty Crisis

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid escalating poverty and hunger in Nigeria. A statement issued by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's national public secretary, highlighted a grim socio-economic reality, citing World Bank estimates that approximately 139 million Nigerians, or about 60% of the population, live below the national poverty line.

Additionally, the World Food Programme estimates that 17 million Nigerians are experiencing acute hunger. The ADC criticized the government's economic policies, arguing that they have prioritized monetary interests over citizen welfare, leading to worsening economic hardship.

The party contended that despite claims of economic recovery, the situation for ordinary Nigerians has not improved. The ADC urged the federal government to reassess its economic strategies, focusing on poverty reduction, job creation, and citizen welfare, rather than relying on temporary palliative measures.

They concluded that hunger remains a clear indicator of economic performance, and the government's claims of success are unconvincing while millions struggle with poverty and food insecurity.