2027: Tinubu Aide Mocks NDC Over Missing Manifesto

2027: Tinubu Aide Mocks NDC Over Missing Manifesto

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that the party lacks a clear governance blueprint and coherent agenda for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. He described the NDC as “a camp for the politically displaced and desperate,” while questioning its preparedness to govern the country.

Onanuga also directed criticism at the party’s national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, insisting that the party has not demonstrated any distinct ideological direction or policy framework capable of guiding national governance.

He said his assessment was based on a review of the party’s public materials, including its official website, which he claimed did not contain any substantive policy document outlining its vision for Nigeria. According to him, repeated attempts to access the party’s manifesto online were unsuccessful.

Onanuga stated that when he tried to download the party’s manifesto, the website returned a “No document found” message, despite indications that such documents were available for public access. He said this raised concerns about the party’s readiness for serious political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.

He further noted that although the NDC has spoken about building an ideological alternative ahead of 2027, it has yet to publish a detailed manifesto since its reported registration earlier in the year. According to him, what is visible on the party’s platform are only broad policy statements presented as “pillars,” which he argued lack depth and substance.

The presidential aide also dismissed comparisons between the NDC and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying both parties appear to lack clearly defined policy identities that differentiate them from one another in the political space.

Onanuga’s comments come amid rising political activity and early alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, as opposition figures continue to explore new platforms and coalition arrangements.

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He linked the development to ongoing discussions involving prominent opposition politicians such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who have been associated with wider realignment talks following their movement away from previous political platforms.

However, these political associations remain part of broader speculation within Nigeria’s evolving opposition landscape as parties restructure ahead of the next election cycle.

Onanuga maintained that any party seeking to challenge the ruling government must present a detailed and credible manifesto that addresses key national challenges such as insecurity, inflation, unemployment and economic development.

He stressed that governance requires structured planning rather than political slogans, insisting that opposition parties must clearly articulate how they intend to improve the country if elected.

Despite his criticism, Onanuga said he expects the NDC to eventually release a comprehensive policy document that Nigerians can assess ahead of the 2027 elections.

As of the time of filing this report, the NDC has not issued an official response to the allegations or clarified the status of its manifesto.

2027: Tinubu Aide Mocks NDC Over Missing Manifesto