Defeating Tinubu In 2027 Is Our Agenda, Says ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that its primary objective in 2027 as an opposition party is to “Get President Bola Tinubu out of power”.

Speaking during an interview on channels television politics today programme on Friday, ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi insisted that removing Tinubu from office was essential to rescuing Nigeria from what he described as an unprecedented governance crisis.

“It’s solely to get Tinubu out of power. That is the agenda and not about the interests of Nigeria. There is no scenario where he remains in power, and we are able to save this country,” Abdullahi said.

He accused the Tinubu administration of presiding over what he described as a hijack of the Nigerian state, arguing that the prevailing attitude in government reflects a culture of lawlessness.

“When people say you can smash it, grab it, and run with it, that is the language of banditry,” he said.

The former minister also raised concerns over alleged legislative manipulation, particularly in relation to tax laws, describing recent developments as unprecedented in Nigeria’s democratic history.

He alleged that a law already passed by the National Assembly was forged, questioning the implications for the rule of law.

He further criticised the Federal Government over reports that it paid $9m to foreign lobbyists in the United States to improve Nigeria’s image before American political leaders, including President Donald Trump.

He said documents he reviewed showed no transparency or clear legal basis for the arrangement.

”Is it a bad thing to lobby? No, it’s not a bad thing. But what they are doing, number one, I don’t even want to go into all the processes.

”How was this contract awarded? How was the money paid? Who paid the money? What budget line was it taken from? How was the money transferred out of Nigeria? he asked..

“If you invest nine million dollars in internal security, you will see results. You won’t have to convince the president of another country that your country is safe,” Abdullahi said.

He argued that the expenditure revealed misplaced priorities, adding that the government appeared more concerned about its international image than the safety of Nigerians.

“They don’t care whether Nigerians are still dying. They don’t care that people are still being killed. They just want to look good before Americans,” he said.

Abdullahi also expressed alarm over a medical memorandum of understanding (MOU) reportedly signed between Nigeria and the United States around December 19.

According to him, the agreement grants the US significant control over how funds are spent, including determining the regions that would benefit, despite Nigeria contributing more financially.

“No Nigerians have seen the details of this MOU,” he said, describing the terms as “shocking” and raising concerns about sovereignty and accountability.

Turning to domestic governance, the ADC spokesperson criticised state governors for failing to improve living conditions despite receiving increased allocations from the Federal Government following the removal of fuel subsidy.

“By the president’s own declaration, he has given more money to the governors than maybe any president has ever given to governors in our history. How has that reflected in the improved livelihood of the people in the states?”

“I’m not saying all of them are bad, but what I’m saying is that they have received more money than any other generation of governors have received in the history of this country.

“You can say devaluation. The reason that we have more money going to the states is because they removed subsidy, and money is now going to the states.

“In what way has that reflected a better life for the people in the states?”Abdullahi queried.

President Tinubu removed fuel subsidy upon assuming office in May 2023, a move that led to a sharp rise in fuel prices.

He said savings from the policy would be channelled into infrastructure and other critical needs.

At a caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on February 2025, Tinubu said, “Today, I can beat my chest and each of the governors here that allocations to the states are triple”.

Months later, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said allocations to the 36 states increased from N3.8 trn to N7.1 trn under Tinubu’s administration.

Since then, governors across the country have seen a spike in their allocations, a fact several of them acknowledged at different times.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori is the most recent to admit that states now have more funds due to increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

“I want to tell you something that some people do not even know. More money is coming to the states. I am not a governor who will hide it. What am I going to hide it for?”

The Delta state governor said this at a January 13 2026 event for the construction of the N39.3 bn Otovwodo flyover in Ughelli North Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State.

“The money is coming from somewhere. Some people want to hide that there is no money; there is money. Use the money, as we are using it in our state. Use it in your state, so that the people will be very happy,” he said.