ADC Accuses Tinubu Administration of Political Posturing Over Food Security Reforms

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of responding to political pressure rather than acting out of genuine concern for Nigerians. The party’s reaction follows the federal government’s recent pledge to address obstacles to food security and boost exports.

In a statement released on Sunday and shared via X (formerly Twitter), ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the announcement as a politically motivated response to mounting public dissatisfaction and the rising influence of opposition forces.

The ADC was reacting to remarks made by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who stated that the government would eliminate bottlenecks hindering food sovereignty and exports.

The ADC, however, questioned the timing of the government’s move. “When Bayo Onanuga tweeted that bottlenecks would now be removed to enable food security and export, it wasn’t just a statement—it was a confession,” the party said. “It confirmed that the government had the capacity to act earlier but chose not to.”

According to the ADC, the federal government’s recent reform promises are not signs of leadership, but rather “a scramble for survival” in the face of growing political opposition. “It took the emergence of the ADC and the momentum of a united opposition to push this government into action—not the suffering of Nigerians,” the statement added.

The party further accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of weaponizing poverty, arguing that the Tinubu administration deliberately allowed widespread hunger and economic hardship to persist for political gain ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“If the problems affecting food supply could have been fixed earlier, why did the government wait? Was this part of a plan to time reforms just before the next election to gain support?” the ADC asked.

Describing the government’s actions as “optics management,” the party asserted that every move so far appears driven by political calculation rather than national urgency. “This is not governance. It’s early campaigning. The President knows he’s in trouble. He knows Nigerians are waking up,” the statement continued.

The ADC urged citizens to hold the government accountable and demand real, lasting solutions—not temporary fixes motivated by electoral interests.