Gani Adams Slams President Tinubu: Your Government Offers No Hope

Gani Adams Slams President Tinubu: Your Government Offers No Hope

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating it offers no hope for Nigerians. Adams argued that Tinubu’s economic and security policies have only exacerbated the difficulties faced by Nigerians.

In a “State of the Nation” letter released on Tuesday, Adams accused Tinubu of becoming a dictator by charging #EndBadGovernance protesters with treason—an action he claims Tinubu once condemned in previous administrations.

Adams recalled the 2023 elections when Tinubu’s campaign promised a better governance experience compared to his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. He expressed disappointment that Tinubu has failed to meet these expectations, saying, “Many Nigerians believed you would be the change we needed. Instead, you have let us down.”

Adams highlighted the drastic increase in fuel prices and the devaluation of the Naira since Tinubu took office. “On May 29, 2023, a liter of fuel was under ₦200. Now, it’s over ₦1000. The Naira’s exchange rate has deteriorated from under ₦740 to more than ₦1,600 per dollar. As Minister of Petroleum, what reforms have you implemented?”

He also questioned the effectiveness of Tinubu’s economic team, particularly his former associates Wale Edun and Yemi Cardoso, now holding key economic positions.

Regarding security, Adams noted that the situation has worsened under Tinubu’s administration. “Insecurity has become rampant, with abductions and killings increasing nationwide despite promises of improvement after Buhari’s departure.”

Adams also condemned the government’s handling of the August 1 hunger protest, criticizing the crackdown on civil society organizations and the use of treason charges against protesters. “Is this how governments are overthrown, with placards?” he asked, condemning the harassment of human rights activists and the suppression of dissent.