The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu’s projected 30% popularity rating demonstrates that many Nigerians are dissatisfied with his administration ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC stated that rising food prices, unemployment, and insecurity have made life more difficult for Nigerians across the country.
The party cited an Eagle Badger Data Analytics (EBDA) survey, which found that only 30.2% of Nigerians approve of Tinubu’s performance, while 47.5% disagree.
According to the ADC, “30 percent approval is not a sign of success; it is a mark of total failure.”
According to the party, over seven in ten Nigerians are unsatisfied or unconvinced about the country’s direction under the current leadership.
According to the statement, many Nigerians are dealing with increased living costs, as families are unable to pay basic necessities such as food, transport, rent, and school fees.
It further stated that food costs have grown by more than 90% since May 2023, with overall prices up by roughly 80%.
“The government continues to laud macroeconomic figures, but Nigerians do not consume numbers. “They eat,” the statement claimed.
The ADC also accused the government of failing to address insecurity, claiming that many farmers are still unable to securely visit their land, while attacks by bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal groups persist in sections of the country.
The opposition party said that after three years in charge, Tinubu’s administration cannot continue to blame previous governments for the country’s difficulties.
“Leadership is measured by outcomes, not excuses,” the statement continued.
The ADC stated that the survey should serve as a warning ahead of the 2027 elections, emphasising that Nigerians demand improved leadership focused on economic recovery, job development, and security.