Tinubu Is More Focused on 2027 Than Nigerians — ADC Chieftain

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Ladan Salifu, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of prioritising his political ambition ahead of the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians.

Salifu made the remarks while speaking on an Arise Television programme titled “Dissecting President Tinubu’s Latest Foreign Visit.”

He criticised the Tinubu administration over the rising cost of living, saying Nigerians, particularly low-income and middle-class earners, had continued to experience hardship.

The ADC chieftain also raised concerns over the increase in the pump price of fuel in parts of the country, claiming that prices had risen from about N1,200 per litre to between N1,310 and almost N1,400 in some states.

Salifu said the reported increase came at a time when, according to him, the President should be focused on addressing the country’s pressing challenges.

“From N1,200 to maybe N1,310 in some states, N1,350 and in other places almost reaching N1,400, and this is the time where the President should step out of this country and to step out not to even reflect on the issues of governance but to reflect on the recharge of 2027 election,” he said.

He accused Tinubu of placing the desire to retain political power above the welfare of Nigerians.

“He is prioritising power and retaining power above the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians. This is a clear and present danger to our country, Nigeria,” Salifu said.

The ADC chieftain also expressed concern over the security situation in northern Nigeria, claiming that killings had continued across parts of the North-West and North-East.

“Go to every part of North-West and North-East, there is not a single day that you don’t have killings in Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states,” he said.

Salifu added that some reports emerging from the affected states were too disturbing and gruesome to recount.

He maintained that the Federal Government should give greater attention to tackling insecurity and addressing the economic challenges confronting Nigerians rather than focusing on preparations for the 2027 general election.