Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to account for their achievements since assuming office in May 2023.
Amaechi said the ADC, under its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was prepared to restore Nigerians’ confidence in governance, revive the economy and address the numerous challenges confronting the country.
He stated this on Saturday during the ADC presidential campaign rally at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, where he expressed concern over the rising cost of living, economic hardship, and corruption.
According to him, restoring public confidence in government would be a critical step towards economic recovery and reducing the prices of essential commodities.
“Once confidence is restored, we believe the prices of essential commodities will begin to come down. We understand your suffering, the economic hardship you are experiencing and the consequences of corruption and the alleged mismanagement of public resources,” he said.
The ADC vice-presidential candidate assured Nigerians that an ADC-led administration would intensify the fight against corruption, recover stolen public funds and redirect public resources towards improving the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
“Our presidential candidate has given assurances that his administration will prioritise accountability and ensure that public resources serve the interests of the people,” he added.
Amaechi further promised that the party would introduce measures to reduce transportation costs, make housing more affordable and improve Nigerians’ ability to meet their basic needs, including payment of house rents.
On security, he said the ADC would prioritise addressing insecurity across the country, noting that many communities were facing difficult and dangerous conditions as a result of persistent security challenges.
“We will tackle insecurity because we understand how difficult and dangerous the situation has become. We share in your pain and understand the suffering of communities affected by insecurity across the country,” he said.
He, however, stressed that achieving the proposed political and economic changes would require active participation by Nigerians, urging supporters to vote for the ADC in the 2027 general elections.
He also called on voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots to protect their votes and ensure that the outcome of the election reflected the wishes of the electorate.
Amaechi said the party would not allow a repeat of what he described as the experience of the 2023 general elections, insisting that Nigerians must defend their democratic rights in 2027.
Amaechi said the party would not allow a repeat of what he described as the experience of the 2023 general elections, insisting that Nigerians must defend their democratic rights in 2027.
“This time, Nigerians must defend their democratic rights and ensure that their votes count,” he said.
He expressed confidence that Nigeria was ready for a new political direction, urging citizens to support the ADC in its bid to address the country’s challenges.
Also speaking, chairman of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, urged Nigerians to support the party, saying it offered an opportunity to address the country’s numerous challenges under the Tinubu administration.
He called on voters to embrace the ADC and support its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 general elections.