The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reports that he may not campaign across all states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The opposition council said any candidate seeking the highest office in the land must have the courage to face Nigerians directly, account for his record and sell his manifesto.
Atiku Ready For 36-State Storm
Speaking in Abuja, the ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, declared that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is fully prepared to tour all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
He made the statement while receiving a delegation of youths under the aegis of Young Voters for Atiku, YVA.
Ologbondiyan said Atiku will not hide behind official duties but will go to every corner of the country to present his rescue plan and beg for the people’s mandate.
Presidency Has No Excuse
The campaign spokesman faulted the excuse that official engagements could limit Tinubu’s campaign activities.
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He cited former Nigerian presidents and United States presidential candidates who combined governance with rigorous nationwide campaigns while in office.
According to him, leadership demands sacrifice and direct engagement with the electorate, not shielding from public scrutiny.
Hunger, Insecurity Will Haunt APC
Ologbondiyan alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will face the wrath of Nigerians in 2027 over rising hunger, poverty, insecurity and economic hardship.
He urged young Nigerians to reject the APC at the polls, expressing confidence that Atiku has the experience and capacity to fix the nation’s bleeding economy.
He promised that an ADC administration would prioritise economic recovery, wealth creation, security, improved living standards and measures to crash fuel costs and tackle poverty.
The claims about Tinubu’s campaign plans and ADC’s assessment were presented by the opposition council.
