The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has used President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday to reflect on the state of the country, saying the administration’s Renewed Hope promise has turned into hardship for many Nigerians.

In a post marking the President’s 74th birthday on Sunday, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary said Nigerians are now facing increasing economic and security challenges under the current leadership.

“As you mark another year, Nigerians reflect on a presidency whose impact is now impossible to ignore,” the party said.

The ADC pointed to the rise in fuel prices, noting that it has made daily life more difficult for ordinary citizens.

“Under your watch, fuel prices have risen by nearly 500%, turning basic transportation into a daily calculation of survival,” the statement read.

On security, the party said the situation has worsened, with more lives lost and communities affected by violence.

“Under your leadership, Nigeria has climbed to 4th on the Global Terrorism Index, while thousands of lives have been lost to violence, families shattered, and communities displaced,” it stated.

The post added that every hour, a Nigerian is killed by insurgents.”

The party also criticised what it described as the government’s poor response to insecurity, saying the language used at times blurs accountability.

“Insecurity has not just persisted, it has adapted and expanded, and at times been met with language that refers to those responsible as ‘sons’ and ‘brothers,’ even as victims bury their loved ones,” the statement added.

According to the ADC, the economic situation has continued to worsen, with the cost of living rising across the country.

“Under your leadership, the economic strain on Nigerians has deepened… the ‘Renewed Hope’ that you promised has turned to hopelessness for millions of Nigerian families,” it said.

“And under your watch, the political space is narrowing, raising real concerns about a steady drift toward a one-party state,” the statement noted.

While acknowledging that birthdays are moments of reflection, the ADC urged the President to take governance more seriously in the coming year.

“As you celebrate your final year in office, Nigerians can only hope for change, that you begin to take governance more seriously and recognise the loss of lives as a failure of leadership,” it added.

The party concluded by wishing the President good health, while urging him to show greater responsibility to the people.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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