Kenneth Okonkwo Critiques Tinubu's Independence Day Speech

Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s 66th Independence Day address, where Tinubu described Nigeria as a “sick patient” suffering from cancer. Okonkwo rejected this characterization, asserting that Nigeria is a blessed country.

He claimed that it is the All Progressives Congress (APC) that embodies the cancer, exacerbated by Tinubu's leadership. Okonkwo highlighted the increase in fuel prices from N195 to N1,500, the naira's depreciation from about N450 to approximately N1,400 per dollar, and the rise in total debt from N77 trillion to N166.6 trillion under Tinubu's administration.

He criticized Tinubu for being away from Nigeria for over 290 days and for worsening insecurity, high transportation and food costs, and a lack of basic services. Okonkwo called for the democratic removal of Tinubu and the APC in the upcoming elections on January 16, 2027, advocating for Atiku Abubakar's leadership to improve the situation.