Nigeria: Opposition Parties Knock Tinubu Over Worsening Insecurity, Poor Economy
Opposition leaders cited a 30-killed Kaduna attack and a federal borrowing limit breach of N4.79 trillion to dispute Tinubu’s security and economic claims.
- On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu addressed Catholic Bishops in Abuja claiming security and economic improvements, sparking backlash yesterday as opposition parties challenged his assertions and questioned the administration's handling of national crises.
- The African Democratic Congress slammed Tinubu's 'fight to the finish' comments as a disturbing political obsession, occurring only hours before an attack on Naridon village in Kaduna State killed at least 30 people.
- Independent data shows the poverty rate has risen above 63 per cent in 2026, with over 140 million Nigerians plunged into poverty under the Tinubu administration, contradicting the president's recovery claims.
- Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar described the federal government exceeding its 2024 borrowing limit by N4.79 trillion as proof of lost control, with debt reaching N12.62 trillion.
- The African Democratic Congress pledged to defend its votes wholeheartedly in 2027 elections, stating the party will not trust INEC with its ballots amid concerns over electoral integrity.
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Nigeria: Opposition Parties Knock Tinubu Over Worsening Insecurity, Poor Economy
Abuja -- President Bola Tnubu's Tuesday remarks to Catholic Bishops on the improving security and economic situation in the country sparked backlash yesterday, with opposition parties challenging his claims and questioning the administration's handling of pressing national problems.
Nigeria opposition criticizes Tinubu over economy, rising insecurity – Axadle
President Bola Tinubu’s upbeat assessment of Nigeria’s security and economic situation has come under sharp pushback from opposition figures, who say the realities facing citizens tell a far less reassuring story. After the president told Catholic bishops that his administration would “fight to the finish,” the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticised the remark, urging him […]
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