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“Tinubu Reporting Himself to Another President”- ADC Attacks Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Tinubu for outsourcing Nigeria’s national security responsibilities to foreign powers
The party questions Nigeria’s role in US airstrike, demanding clarity on operational control and casualty numbers
ADC warns against ‘myopic surrender’ in Nigeria-US collaborations, citing risks to sovereignty and strategic autonomy
FCT, Abuja – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent US airstrike in Nigeria, accusing him of outsourcing his constitutional responsibility and effectively “reporting himself to another president”.
In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC questioned Nigeria’s role in the operation and warned that the incident poses serious risks to the country’s sovereignty, strategic autonomy and self-respect.
The party argued that statements by the Federal Government suggest Nigeria merely played an intelligence-support role, rather than leading the operation on its own soil.
“What we see is that President Tinubu has outsourced his most important constitutional responsibility, effectively taking a back seat in a vehicle, he is constitutionally assigned to drive,” the ADC said.
It added that Nigerians were entitled to ask who truly controls the country’s security when the President appears to defer publicly to a foreign leader.
“When the President of Nigeria appears compelled to report himself to another head of state, Nigerians are entitled to ask who is truly in charge of their country,” the statement said.
ADC questions nature of Nigeria–US collaboration
The ADC expressed concern over what it described as a troubling imbalance in the collaboration with the United States, alleging that Nigeria acted more as an informant than a lead partner.
“The Nigerian government merely played the role of an informant in an operation it should have led,” the party stated.
It also questioned why the United States was allowed to frame Nigeria’s security situation in what it described as “sectional religious terms”, if the relationship was indeed collaborative.
ADC demands for clarity on operational control and casualties
The party demanded a detailed explanation from the Federal Government on the terms of engagement and Nigeria’s level of operational control during the airstrike.
“What level of operational control did Nigerian security forces exercise? How many terrorists were actually neutralised?” the ADC asked.
It further questioned why Nigeria, despite spending trillions of naira on security over the years, was unable to lead the mission if it already possessed actionable intelligence.
ADC warns against ‘myopic surrender’ While reaffirming its support for the fight against terrorism, the ADC warned against what it termed “myopic surrender” disguised as strategic collaboration.
“There is a difference between strategic collaboration and myopic surrender that is ultimately counter-productive to national security and inimical to the long-term sovereign interests of Nigeria,” the party said.
The ADC noted that although it supports genuine efforts to secure the country, it remains deeply disturbed by the long-term implications of the US strike for Nigeria’s sovereignty and strategic independence.
The party concluded by stressing that a single strike could not end terrorism and urged the government to clearly explain its next steps.
“What matters now is the direction the government intends to take going forward, and it must start by answering the critical questions that this attack has thrown up,” the statement said.
The statement was signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, and issued in Abuja.
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the air strikes, describing them as “precision hits” conducted within the framework of existing security cooperation with international partners.
A prominent northern political figure has outlined what he believes is the only realistic path for Peter Obi to emerge as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election.
The politician, Umar Ardo, said Obi’s ambition within the ADC depends largely on the decision of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
According to him, Obi cannot clinch the party’s ticket unless Atiku withdraws from the race.
Ardo, who convenes the League of Northern Democrats and once sought the governorship of Adamawa State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), shared his views during a televised interview on Tuesday. He maintained that the current political structure of the ADC strongly favours Atiku.
Moreover, He explained that Atiku remains the dominant force within the party and would easily defeat any challenger if a primary election were held today.
Ardo insisted that repeated primaries would still produce the same outcome unless Atiku decides otherwise.
“Well, the ADC, as it is currently constituted, if it goes for primaries a hundred times, Atiku will win a hundred times. There is absolutely no doubt about that. How Peter Obi and his supporters react is what will determine the election,” Ardo said.
“I am not saying that Peter Obi cannot be the candidate of the party; however, he can only be the candidate of the party if Atiku steps down,” he added.
Despite his position, Ardo acknowledged Obi’s political relevance and described him as a major asset to the ADC. He noted that the former Anambra State governor commands a large and loyal voter base across the country.
He said Obi’s popularity, which he estimated at over six million votes, is one of the reasons the ADC is keen on keeping him within its fold. According to Ardo, the party sees Obi as a strategic figure who can strengthen its chances in the next election.
Peter Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Labour Party, recently aligned with the ADC after months of consultations with party stakeholders. His move sparked wide reactions within opposition circles and among his supporters nationwide.
Obi formally addressed his supporters during a political gathering held in Enugu on December 31, where he explained the motivation behind his decision to join the ADC. He described the move as a fresh political journey aimed at national renewal.
The ADC has recently attracted several heavyweight politicians from across the country. Among them are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Senate President David Mark.
These political actors are part of a growing opposition coalition seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.
As a result, the group adopted the ADC as its common platform last year in a bid to present a united front.
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned that there will be a massive protest before the presidential election to destabilize the current government.
In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele made it known that the protest will start gradually, but the government will not take it seriously until it suddenly becomes huge.
The man of God stated that it is part of the strategy to bring down the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that it would affect the economy, while urging the president to take it very seriously.
“It’s going to be a massive protest, and it will start with five states. This is still part of the strategies to unseat the president if he isn’t careful. It’s a protest that can shut down the economy; the president shouldn’t take this for granted.”
The prophet advised the president to listen to security reports, especially from the DSS, as there would be certain things that would lead to the protest.
Furthermore, he revealed that some past leaders are currently planning against the current government.
“The protest will start gradually, but the government will not take it seriously. There are certain things that will cause protest that’s why the president must listen to the security, especially the DSS, because it will help him a lot.
“Some of the heads of government are plotting against the current administration in order to
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