The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government over its latest policy move, warning that Nigerians can no longer endure additional economic hardship.
The backlash comes after the federal government announced plans to introduce fuel and aviation taxes starting next year.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja over the weekend, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the government of neglecting the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.
According to him, the APC administration has failed to provide relief despite subjecting citizens to subsidy removal, a devalued naira, and mounting foreign debts.
“Nigerians are already suffocating under current economic realities. Introducing more taxes will only compound the pain. A fresh mandate for this administration would simply push people closer to their graves,” Abdullahi said.
He further stressed that as an opposition party, the ADC’s role is to hold the ruling party accountable—something, he noted, the APC would rather silence.
“We’ve been critical of the ruling party—that’s our job. Opposition parties must shine a light on government actions, whether they like it or not. We cannot allow policies that worsen people’s lives to go unchecked,” he added.
Abdullahi also argued that four years is enough time for any government to make tangible progress, citing examples of leaders who have achieved remarkable results within that timeframe.
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the ADC believes Nigerians are eager to vote out the APC, given the current economic conditions.
