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The African Democratic Congress has issued a stark warning that Nigeria faces the risk of national collapse if President Bola Tinubu's administration continues on its current trajectory, with the party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, declaring that the President has failed across all major sectors of governance. Abdullahi made the assertion during an interview on Symfoni TV on Monday, July 27, 2026, where he delivered a sweeping indictment of the Tinubu administration's handling of the economy, security, and job creation for Nigerian youths.
"If Nigeria continues to stand on President Tinubu's failed mandate, this country may just collapse," Abdullahi said during the broadcast. He added that citizens are suffering while the government shows little concern for their plight, stating emphatically: "People are suffering. But what is clear is that this government doesn't care. They don't care." The ADC spokesman reported hearing from business owners whose enterprises have folded under the weight of the current economic conditions. "I've met people who cry and say, 'Look, we did not do anything wrong, but our businesses have collapsed,'" he told the television station.
Abdullahi stressed that Nigeria is witnessing unprecedented hardships, highlighting not just the rising cost of living but also deepening insecurity across the nation. He referenced the recent abduction and release of schoolchildren from Oyo State, noting that Governor Seyi Makinde had raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding their rescue, suggesting possible political motivations rather than pure terrorism. "The governor is calling for external investigators into what happened. We have to take it seriously," Abdullahi said. He questioned whether such suspicions from a sitting governor would normally emerge without substance, arguing that when someone at the level of a state governor raises questions about an incident and calls for an independent investigation, those concerns deserve serious attention.
The party official challenged supporters of the administration to defend its record, saying he had attempted to ask even the government's allies to name a single achievement. "I've tried to be charitable. I've tried to talk to even some of their ardent supporters to mention one thing that they've done right," he explained. The only response he gets, he claimed, is that Tinubu showed courage in removing fuel subsidies. Abdullahi rejected this argument outright, contending that while the subsidy removal itself was not inherently wrong, its consequences have devastated the nation. "It's not the removal of the subsidy, but the net consequence of the removal of subsidy is what has landed us in this catastrophic situation we found ourselves, because the president took an impulsive decision," the spokesman said. He suggested the move lacked proper planning and consideration for ordinary citizens, accusing the government of failing to adequately cushion the effects of its economic reforms, particularly for vulnerable citizens and small businesses.
Abdullahi's comments come amid growing public discontent over the economic direction of the country since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. The administration has implemented several major policy changes, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates, measures that have contributed to soaring inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living. While government officials have consistently defended these reforms as necessary to address long-standing structural problems, attract investment, and create a stronger foundation for long-term growth, opposition parties, labour groups, and ordinary citizens have frequently criticised the policies for their immediate and severe impact on livelihoods.
The ADC's latest warning also reflects the broader political landscape as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. Political parties have begun positioning themselves, with economic performance, security, and governance expected to remain central issues in public debate. The ADC, which has positioned itself as a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress, has intensified its criticism of the Tinubu administration in recent months. In June 2026, Abdullahi had accused the President of failing to own his failures, describing his Democracy Day speech as resembling that of a candidate seeking another mandate rather than a leader acknowledging the challenges facing the nation.
The party has also raised alarms over what it describes as governance failures beyond economic policy. Earlier in July 2026, the ADC questioned President Tinubu's fitness to discharge the duties of his office following what it called an "appointment fiasco" within the administration. The party had called on the National Assembly to ascertain whether the President was still capable of asserting control over his government, warning that an administration where no one appears to be in charge is not in the interest of the country. "If President Tinubu is unable to assert control over his own Presidency, then the honourable course is to acknowledge that reality and resign," the ADC had stated in a previous release.
Abdullahi, a former minister under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of the Tinubu government. His statements on Symfoni TV have drawn significant attention, with the interview being widely reported across Nigerian media platforms. The ADC spokesman argued that the country's difficulties extend far beyond the rising cost of living, pointing to insecurity as another major concern that the government has failed to adequately address. He noted that communities across the country live under constant threat, and that the government's response has been insufficient.
The Tinubu administration has yet to issue an official response to Abdullahi's latest comments. However, government officials have previously defended the President's record, arguing that the reforms are part of a broader effort to stabilise Nigeria's economy and that the benefits will become evident in the medium to long term. The Presidency has also dismissed opposition criticisms as politically motivated, particularly as the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum.
As the debate over the direction of the country intensifies, Abdullahi's warning that Nigeria "may just collapse" if it continues to stand on President Tinubu's "failed mandate" has added fuel to an already charged political atmosphere. Whether his prediction will prove prescient or merely opposition rhetoric remains to be seen, but his comments have undeniably resonated with many Nigerians who continue to grapple with the harsh realities of the current economic climate. For now, the ADC has made its position clear: the country cannot afford to continue on its current path, and urgent action is needed to avert what it describes as a looming national catastrophe.
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