2027: Tinubu mocks ADC, says it’s coalition of confusion

2027: Tinubu mocks ADC, says it’s coalition of confusion

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, took a swipe at the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing it as a “coalition of confusion.”

Speaking at the 14th meeting of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, where Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda emerged as the party’s new national chairman, Tinubu said it is not a bad idea to abandon a sinking ship.

Specifically, Tinubu said: “It’s not a bad idea to abandon a sinking ship and be absent from a coalition of confusion.”

The ADC has recently gained support from top opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi.

The president’s taunt elicited immediate response from the opposition. Those who criticized him include the ADC, Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, and Mr. Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Tinubu asks APC governors to reduce hardship

President Tinubu, meanwhile, charged APC governors at the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to redouble their commitment to development, security, and grassroots mobilisation, stressing the imperative of leaving behind a legacy of progressive governance.

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The President lamented the level of hardship in rural communities despite the quantum of money available to state governors and advised them to ‘wet the grass’.

The President, who also announced plans to establish a befitting national secretariat for the party in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, said: “We should leave a legacy of development. 23 governors are here to help identify land with the FCT Minister. We should form a committee of progressive governors to secure a suitable location for the new secretariat. I believe, without hesitation, the motion is carried.”

Confidence vote

Tinubu, who received a renewed vote of confidence from party leaders at the meeting, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, stating that Nigeria’s financial trajectory is already beginning to stabilise.

“It’s not easy to navigate stormy economic waters. But now that the economy is stabilising, there is no other direction for this country except upward. I can assure you of that,” he said.

On security, Tinubu reported significant progress in tackling terrorism and banditry, noting that “thousands of terrorists and bandits have been neutralised,” but warned against complacency.

“We must remain vigilant and continue expanding investment in security infrastructure and personnel. That is the only path to lasting peace,” he stated.

He also emphasised the administration’s drive towards food sovereignty and urged governors to key into ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting local food production and reducing import dependence.

“We are working hard to ensure food sovereignty. Those working with me will continue to push this agenda. We must engage all stakeholders to meet our national objectives,” he added.

2027: Tinubu mocks ADC, says it’s coalition of confusion

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