AAC presidential candidate says Nigeria has declined across key sectors under current administration
Calls on President Tinubu to apologise to Nigerians,
questions government's performance
By Stephen Okeke
African Action Congress (AAC)
presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has delivered a scathing assessment of
President Bola Tinubu's first three years in office, saying the administration
has failed in virtually every major area of governance and deserves an
"F9" overall.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television's Morning Brief on Tuesday, Sowore
argued that the government's performance should be judged by measurable
outcomes rather than political promises. He maintained that, based on his
assessment, the administration had fallen short in security, electricity,
education, healthcare, food security and the economy.
"If you assess this government across different
parameters, it scores an F9," Sowore said. "Security has failed. The
national grid has collapsed repeatedly over the last three years, and the power
sector has continued to struggle."
He also criticised the government's education policies,
claiming many Nigerian families are now forced to rely on student loans to
access higher education. On healthcare, he questioned the state of the
country's medical system, arguing that even President Tinubu does not use Nigerian
hospitals for treatment.
Turning to food security, the former presidential candidate
said Nigeria's worsening hunger situation reflects deeper economic challenges.
He claimed the country is now among those identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
for food assistance in 2026, describing the development as a troubling
indication of growing hardship.
Sowore also raised concerns about poverty, alleging that the
number of Nigerians living in multidimensional poverty had risen sharply since the
current administration took office.
"We have moved from about 70 million poor people three
years ago to around 140 million today. That tells you everything you need to
know about the economy," he said.
The AAC politician further argued that President Tinubu
should apologise to Nigerians daily for seeking an office he believes the
president was not qualified to occupy.
His remarks add to the growing political debate over the
Tinubu administration's record as attention increasingly turns towards the 2027
general elections. While critics continue to question the government's handling
of economic and social challenges, the administration has repeatedly defended
its policies, saying ongoing reforms are necessary to stabilise the economy and
deliver long-term benefits for Nigerians.
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