The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration, citing a mere 30 percent approval rating after three years in office as definitive proof of the Nigerian populace's rejection. This stern assessment comes amidst widespread discontent over the nation's deteriorating economic conditions, escalating unemployment, and pervasive insecurity. In an official statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC underscored that a recent survey, which revealed nearly 70 percent of Nigerians expressing dissatisfaction with the country's trajectory, accurately mirrors the harsh daily realities confronting citizens.

According to the ADC, the damning approval rating, a product of a survey conducted by Eagle Badger Data Analytics (EBDA), showed that only 30.2 percent of Nigerians endorse President Tinubu’s performance, while a significant 47.5 percent actively disapprove. A striking majority of the respondents also confirmed that their living standards have markedly declined since the current administration assumed power in May 2023. The party declared, "The significance of this report is clear. A President with only 30 percent approval after three years in office has lost the confidence of the Nigerian people. More importantly, it means that roughly seven out of every ten Nigerians are either dissatisfied, unconvinced, or unwilling to endorse the direction in which the country is being led. That is not a political challenge. That is a national rejection."

The opposition party further asserted that the survey's findings align perfectly with the severe economic hardships afflicting millions of Nigerians. These include an alarming surge in food prices, prohibitive transport costs, persistent unemployment, and a wave of business closures. The ADC highlighted that a staggering 62 percent of Nigerians surveyed reported a worse financial situation now compared to when Tinubu took office, with a meager 23.3 percent experiencing any improvement in their standard of living. Furthermore, approximately 42.4 percent of respondents categorized their current circumstances as "much worse off" than three years prior. The party's statement elaborated, "These numbers confirm what Nigerians experience every day. Families can no longer afford basic food items. Transportation costs have become unbearable. Small businesses are shutting down. Young people are facing rising unemployment and diminishing opportunities."

The ADC also drew attention to specific economic indicators from the report, noting that food prices have soared by over 90 percent since May 2023, accompanied by an approximately 80 percent increase in the overall price level. The party lamented the government's tendency to celebrate macroeconomic statistics, contrasting it with the lived experiences of Nigerians: "The government continues to celebrate macroeconomic statistics, but Nigerians do not eat statistics. They eat food. They pay rent. They pay school fees. They pay transport fares. They confront insecurity. And on all these measures, life has become significantly harder under this administration."

Beyond economic woes, the ADC strongly condemned the Federal Government's perceived failure to adequately safeguard lives and property. It pointed out that numerous communities across the country remain vulnerable to attacks from bandits, terrorists, kidnappers, and various other criminal elements. The statement detailed, "Across large parts of the country, farmers remain unable to safely access their farmlands. Communities continue to face attacks from bandits, terrorists, kidnappers, and criminal gangs." The party emphatically stated that after three years in office, the Tinubu administration can no longer deflect blame onto previous governments for the nation’s persistent challenges, asserting, "The responsibility now belongs entirely to President Tinubu and his administration. Leadership is measured by outcomes, not excuses."

The ADC concluded by emphasizing that the survey's grim results should serve as a critical warning to the government as the 2027 general elections approach. The party insisted that Nigerians are unequivocally demanding leadership that prioritizes genuine economic recovery, enhanced security, robust job creation, and stringent accountability. "The Nigerian people are speaking clearly. The numbers do not lie. Thirty percent approval after three years in office is not a sign of success. It is a measure of failure," the ADC declared, reaffirming its commitment to presenting Nigerians with a credible alternative anchored on competence, accountability, economic revitalization, and the restoration of national security.