The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed rising poverty and hunger in Nigeria on the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the administration to reverse its approach.
In a statement on Saturday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi cited recent reports from the World Bank and the World Food Programme, which estimate that about 139 million Nigerians live below the poverty line, while 17 million face acute hunger.
The party said the figures reflect the “devastating impact” of current economic reforms, arguing that improvements in revenue, growth, and foreign reserves have not translated into better living conditions.
According to the ADC, the government has continued to pursue policies that worsen hardship while presenting them as necessary sacrifices. It warned that failure to change course could lead to more severe consequences.
The opposition party also criticized reliance on short-term palliative measures, saying they cannot address structural poverty or food insecurity.
As an alternative, the ADC proposed reforms focused on boosting agricultural production, reducing energy costs, improving security in farming communities, and investing in food systems and social services.
It maintained that economic success should be measured by reduced poverty and improved quality of life, not macroeconomic indicators.
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