The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using his proposed 90-day cost-of-living relief plan to deceive Nigerians ahead of the January 2027 presidential election.
Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the Campaign said in a statement on Friday that the programme’s timeline raised questions about the administration’s commitment to tackling hardship, noting that the 90-day intervention would end after Nigerians had voted in an election scheduled for January 16.
“The plan ends after Nigerians have voted. After three and a half years of hardship, this government is asking families to carry another promise into the polling booth and wait for relief until the votes are counted,” he said.
He faulted the administration’s handling of rising food, transport and production costs following the removal of petrol subsidy, arguing that vulnerable households were yet to receive adequate relief.
Shaibu also questioned the effectiveness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s petrol discount scheme, claiming he bought petrol at N1,405 per litre despite the advertised N66 reduction.
“A promise of relief, and a higher price at the pump,” he said. He challenged the NNPC to publish details of beneficiaries and participating stations.
The ADC spokesman demanded transparency on the proposed household assistance, including its budget, eligibility criteria and payment arrangements.
He challenged Tinubu to explain whether Nigerians were better off than in May 2023 and whether they could afford food after the 90-day programme expired.
