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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as his continued insensitivity to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, accusing him of prioritising political appearances over his sacred duty of protecting the lives of Nigerians.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party also dismissed as mere “political rhetoric” the President’s remarks at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos that his mission is to unite Nigerians, saying that the President’s actions since he came to office did not indicate that he understands what it takes to unite Nigerians.

The party said Nigeria is under attack, and offers suggestions to the Tinubu administration on how to tackle the problem of insecurity in the country.

[b]“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply disturbed by the brazen insensitivity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the growing insecurity in the country.”

“As the Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, in whom the constitutional authority to secure the lives and property of citizens is vested, the President’s continued preference for attending social and political events in the midst of alarming deterioration of internal security is both unacceptable and irresponsible.


“Just today, the newspapers are reporting that nine Local Government Areas in Kwara State, a state that had until this APC-led administration enjoyed a reputation for peace and stability, reportedly came under siege by armed bandits. In a development that underscores the extent of state fragility, residents are now being forced to provide food items, drinks, money, and other services as ransom payments. This is a complete failure of governance. Yet, the presidency has neither acknowledged the situation nor outlined any plan of action to support the affected communities or hold those responsible to account.
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“On the same day, a similar tragic attack by gunmen was reported in Kogi State, during which travellers were killed and several others, including women and children, were abducted for ransom. Earlier in the week, there were reports that more than 180 schools across states in Northern Nigeria have been shut and children kept at home as a result of worsening insecurity. Unfortunately, these reports form part of a broader and bloodier pattern. From Plateau to Zamfara, Benue to Niger, Kaduna to Kwara, incidents of mass abductions, violent attacks, and forced displacement continue to rise.


“Despite this, the federal government persists in offering vague assurances that “progress” is being made, an insensitive claim that is being refuted daily in blood and body counts of innocent victims who, it now appears, the gunmen kill for sport.

While rural communities are being emptied and schools are being shut down, the President continues to attend funerals and ceremonies involving political associates. This sends the unfortunate message that the President cares more about political appearances than the lives of Nigerian citizens.”

The statement said when hundreds of lives were lost in Plateau, the president “chose to remain in the cosy comfort of the Presidential Villa to condemn the attacks he should have prevented”

CoronaVirusPro:
The hospice home called ADC never cease to amaze me.

They have become perfectionists with spewing gibberish.

slivertongue:
Apc is a plahu6. I repeat APC is a plague

CoronaVirusPro:
The hospice home called ADC never cease to amaze me.

They have become perfectionists with spewing gibberish.

Tochitee:
And some zombies will vote this Adc as replacement for Apc??

thisweekng:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”
Private sector to drive the economy

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

nairalanda1:
ADC is right, but if they take over, can they promise an increase in policing budgets...from at least the N1 trillion it is at now, to somewhere around 50-70 trillion naira, which would enable the police to be modern and strong enough to fight crime effectively in any form?

If they can't, they are just like the current APC government. All talk , no action. I guess this is the truth.

APC is sh^t tho. Enter power on promises of diversification, yet under tinubu and his predecessor bubu...economy remains dependent on oil.

thewinning101:
PANDORA PAPERS: Buhari visited Tinubu in corruption-tainted London villa acquired by Oyetola

Governor Oyetola, a relative of Mr Tinubu, may have sabotaged his own country by buying the exotic property as Nigeria made to seize it.

ByNicholas IbekweandTaiwo-Hassan Adebayo October 7, 2021 in Headline Stories, Pandora Papers Reading Time: 8 mins read

It was a meeting of two of Nigeria’s most influential politicians in London – President Muhammadu Buhari was visiting political kingmaker and senior member of his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.

In July, the presidency announced that Mr Buhari was heading to London for an education summit. The office also added that the president would also see his doctors for “medical check-up”.

Coincidentally, Mr Tinubu, who had travelled to London earlier, was also receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the British capital. So, a perfect setting for both men to meet was created.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/pandora-papers/488537-pandora-papers-buhari-visited-tinubu-in-corruption-tainted-london-villa-acquired-by-oyetola.html?tztc=1

anonimi:
How much of the policing inadequacies are due to budget constraints compared to worsening corruption in Oshiomhole’s Assembly of Past Criminals, APC?

Is it not better to work for the return of the less corrupt politicians of PDP who are now in the ADC coalition?




The 2018 Rating by Transparency International placed Nigeria at 148th position out of 180 countries. Nigeria was improving over the years under the previous government, until Buhari got elected as president, things became worse.

There is a difference between fact and fiction. We need to face facts, Buhari is worse than GEJ when it comes to fighting corruption, at least that’s what the facts prove.

Most of us believed there was corruption under Goodluck Jonathan’s Government. I agree with those who did, there was corruption, but not as bad as it is today under Mohammadu Buhari.

In 2012, Nigeria was placed at 139th position, In 2014, Nigeria gained 3 steps and was placed at 136th position. Under Buhari, Nigeria has lost many positions down to 148th.

There’s no further proof needed that corruption has worsened under Buhari’s government compared to previous years.

http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/21/transparency-international-ranks-nigeria-148th-worlds-least-corrupt-country

fuckingAyaya:
ADC never swore an oath to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians on may29th 2023, stop attacking them rather attack the failed Mandate snatcher that was lambasting GEJ about insecurities like he got something reasonable upstairs. If you talk again I drop his tweets

CoronaVirusPro:
The hospice home called ADC never cease to amaze me.

They have become perfectionists with spewing gibberish.

APCNig:
Go and get a job before it’s too late. Get a job and get busy

nairalanda1:
ADC is right, but if they take over, can they promise an increase in policing budgets...from at least the N1 trillion it is at now, to somewhere around 50-70 trillion naira, which would enable the police to be modern and strong enough to fight crime effectively in any form?

If they can't, they are just like the current APC government. All talk , no action. I guess this is the truth.

APC is sh^t tho. Enter power on promises of diversification, yet under tinubu and his predecessor bubu...economy remains dependent on oil.

YouAreNobody:
Please just shut it. Common sense would've let you know if corruption and stealing of public funds is reduced to the barest minimum Nigeria would have more funds for more important things.

Tinubu and APC are a cancer slowly killing this country

nairalanda1:
Okay, continue to be the adc equivalent of yarimo.

We want apc out, but we want real change too