Presidency Defends Tinubu Against ADC Criticism

The presidency of Nigeria has come to the defense of President Bola Tinubu following criticisms from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding his comments made at a recent national convention. The ADC, led by former House of Representatives member Nnenna Ukeje, accused Tinubu of undermining Nigeria's democracy and shrinking political space.

In response, Tinubu's special adviser on media and public communication, Dare, dismissed these allegations as a deliberate misinterpretation aimed at gaining political advantage. He characterized the ADC as "Nigeria's latest bunch of conspiracy theorists" struggling to maintain coherence.

Dare emphasized that Tinubu's comments were general in nature and not specifically directed at the ADC. He further defended the strength of Nigeria's democratic institutions and warned against attempts to undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

The ADC's claims were described as baseless and theatrical, with Dare asserting that Tinubu's commitment to democracy is longstanding and not subject to sudden change.