Rotimi Amaechi, the 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 stewardship since assuming office in May 2023.
Amaechi stated that an ADC government, led by its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is fully prepared to restore public confidence in governance, revive the ailing economy, and tackle the myriad of challenges confronting the nation.
He made these remarks on Saturday during the ADC presidential campaign rally at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, where he voiced deep concern over the soaring cost of living, pervasive economic hardship, and systemic corruption.
According to him, restoring trust in government is a critical foundational step toward economic recovery and crashing 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,” Amaechi said.
The ADC vice-presidential candidate assured Nigerians that an administration under the party would intensify the anti-corruption war, recover stolen public funds, and redirect national resources toward improving the living conditions of ordinary citizens.
“Our presidential candidate has given assurances that his administration will prioritize accountability and ensure that public resources exclusively serve the interests of the people,” he added.
Amaechi further promised that the party would introduce deliberate measures to slash transportation costs, make housing more affordable, and enhance the capacity of Nigerians to meet basic needs, including the payment of house rents.
Addressing the security crisis, Amaechi pledged that the ADC would make national security a top priority, noting that many rural communities continue to endure perilous conditions due to persistent insecurity.
“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 affirmed.
He, however, stressed that achieving the desired political and economic turnaround would require the active participation of Nigerians, urging supporters to vote en masse for the ADC in the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi also charged voters to remain vigilant by staying at their polling units after casting their ballots to protect their votes and ensure the election outcome reflects the true will of the electorate.
Insisting that Nigerians must fiercely defend their democratic rights in 2027, he declared that the party would not tolerate a repeat of the electoral experiences witnessed during the 2023 general polls.
“This time, Nigerians must defend their democratic rights and ensure that their votes count,” he emphasized.
Expressing optimism that the country is primed for a fresh political direction, Amaechi rallied citizens to throw their weight behind the ADC’s rescue mission.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim Imam, also urged Nigerians to back the party, describing it as a viable vehicle to rescue the country from the current socioeconomic woes under the Tinubu administration.
