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ADC Accuses Tinubu of Recycling Unfulfilled 2023 Campaign Promises in 2027 Manifesto

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their newly unveiled 2027 manifesto, accusing the ruling party of repackaging campaign promises made during the 2023 general election.

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party challenged Tinubu to account for his administration’s performance before asking Nigerians for another presidential mandate.

The ADC argued that the manifesto presents fresh commitments on issues the government should have addressed since assuming office in May 2023.

The party identified healthcare coverage, information and communications technology (ICT) job creation and electricity generation as areas where it alleged the administration had failed to meet its previous targets.

It recalled Tinubu’s 2023 promise to extend health insurance coverage to 40 per cent of Nigerians within two years and create one million ICT jobs within 24 months.

According to the ADC, barely one in 10 Nigerians is covered by health insurance, while government figures indicate that only about 15,000 jobs and opportunity pathways have been recorded. It also questioned the reported shift of the health insurance target to 2031.

On electricity, the party criticised the administration for acknowledging average power generation of 4,022 megawatts in its new manifesto, compared with the 4,500MW benchmark the APC had previously described as inadequate.

The ADC also questioned why Tinubu was promising a programme for his first 100 days after re-election when, according to the party, he already had the constitutional authority to implement the proposed measures.

On the economy, the opposition party raised concerns about rising poverty, declining purchasing power and the hardship confronting Nigerian households.

It argued that the President should publish a detailed account of his 2023 campaign commitments, explaining what had been achieved, what remained outstanding and why several deadlines were missed.

The ADC maintained that the 2027 general election would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to assess Tinubu’s record since taking office rather than consider another round of campaign promises.

Police Prevent Communal Violence After Youth Clash in Kaduna

Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command has prevented a possible communal crisis following a violent confrontation between youths from Kwaru and Unguwar Yero communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area.

The clash reportedly erupted on Wednesday morning following the death of a young man who sustained injuries during an earlier confrontation between youths from the two communities about a week ago.

The deceased, reportedly from Unguwar Yero, was said to have died from his injuries, triggering anger among his friends, who allegedly attempted to retaliate.

The confrontation caused panic among residents, with reports that some schoolchildren fled their schools as rival groups engaged in stone-throwing.

A resident identified as Sule said the violence started around 9am when he heard commotion and saw youths throwing stones at one another.

He explained that the incident heightened tension in the area, recalling previous disagreements between the communities.

Security operatives, including personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), police and Mobile Police (MOPOL), were deployed to restore order and prevent further escalation.

Another resident, Mohammed, expressed concern that disagreements among young people were sometimes given ethnic or religious interpretations, despite many of them maintaining friendships across the communities.

A local teacher, Bashir, also confirmed that three youths sustained injuries during the earlier confrontation, with one subsequently dying.

Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident, stating that the situation had been brought under control following the deployment of security personnel.

Residents have called for sustained security presence, community dialogue and peaceful engagement among young people to prevent further violence.

It was not immediately clear whether authorities had imposed a curfew on the affected communities.