The African Democratic Congress has fired a sharp warning at President Bola Tinubu, citing a new survey that shows more than seven out of ten Nigerians disapprove of his performance after three years in office. The party released a statement Friday reacting to the NoiPolls Government Approval Survey, which gave the administration a mere 30 percent approval rating.
ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi argued the numbers reveal a direct link between Tinubu’s policies and the country’s worsening economic pain. He noted that 73 percent of those who say their circumstances have deteriorated under this leadership now reject the president outright. The party insisted this is not just a political setback but a national rejection.
The ADC statement pointed to daily struggles most Nigerians face, from soaring food prices and shrinking incomes to persistent insecurity. It stressed that after three years, the government can no longer blame previous administrations for these problems. The party described the 30 percent approval figure as a devastating verdict on an administration that has failed on basic duties like economic management, job creation, and public safety.
According to the survey conducted by Eagle Badger Data Analytics, only 30.2 percent of Nigerians approve of Tinubu’s performance, while 47.5 percent disapprove. The report also found that 62 percent of citizens say they are worse off now than when Tinubu took office in May 2023. Food prices have climbed more than 90 percent since then, and overall prices have risen by roughly 80 percent.
The ADC argued that celebrating macroeconomic statistics means little when families cannot afford basic meals, pay rent, or cover transport fares. It also highlighted insecurity as a major concern, with farmers unable to reach their fields and communities under constant threat from bandits, kidnappers, and criminal gangs.
The party concluded that Nigerians deserve better leadership heading into the 2027 elections, urging the government to focus on real results rather than excuses or propaganda. It called the survey a clear wake-up call for the administration.
