ADC Blames Tinubu for Economic Hardship in Nigeria

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of exacerbating economic hardship in Nigeria through his policies, referencing a World Bank report that states 139 million Nigerians live below the national poverty line. This figure aligns with findings from the World Food Program, which reported that 17 million Nigerians face acute hunger.

ADC spokesman Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi described the situation as catastrophic and argued that Tinubu's administration has failed to deliver meaningful economic growth, with 79 percent of the population nearing poverty. The ADC urged Tinubu to abandon his neoliberal economic policies, which they claim are detrimental to the country.

They emphasized the need for structural reforms to reduce energy costs, enhance food production, and improve market access for farmers. The ADC criticized the current government's approach, stating that it does not genuinely address the needs of the people and called for a reevaluation of economic strategies to alleviate poverty and hunger in Nigeria.