The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticizes President Tinubu’s recent northern appointments as insincere and politically motivated, accusing the administration of long-standing neglect.
Published: July 20, 2025
By: NIGPOST Politics Desk
In a sharp rebuke that has reignited political debates, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s latest political appointments in Northern Nigeria,
describing the move as a “too little, too late” attempt to salvage political capital lost over two years of what the party calls “deliberate marginalization.”
ADC: A Symbolic Move, Not Inclusive Governance
According to ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the appointments are “tokenistic gestures” that fall short of real inclusion and national representation.
“You cannot marginalize a region for 25 months and expect applause in the 26th because you suddenly remembered Nigeria is bigger than Lagos State,” he said in a press statement made available to NIGPOST.
Abdullahi accused the Tinubu administration of making appointments out of political panic, not patriotism, calling the gesture a last-minute scramble for Northern favor as the 2027 elections begin to take shape.
A Period of Neglect and Rising Discontent
The ADC did not hold back in its critique of how Northern Nigeria has been treated under the current administration:
Escalating banditry and insecurity in rural communities
Loss of livelihoods and economic despair following the fuel subsidy removal
A lack of representation in key government positions during the first two years of Tinubu’s presidency
The party believes that these critical issues were ignored until recently, when political pressures made it inconvenient to continue the sidelining.
“Tokenism Is Not Inclusion” ADC Fires Back
The ADC’s spokesperson emphasized that meaningful inclusion goes beyond naming individuals to high offices. It involves policies, equity, and national cohesion rooted in constitutional federal character.
“Symbolism is not governance. Tokenism is not inclusion. Governance must be a reflection of all parts of the nation.”
The party insists that if the Tinubu administration is sincere about national unity, it must be seen in deliberate policy reforms, equitable resource distribution, and open national dialogue, not just last-minute appointments.
Why the Timing Matters: 2027 in View
Political observers say the appointments follow mounting pressure on the presidency due to rising tensions in Northern political circles especially after key opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai joined forces under the ADC-led coalition.
The coalition’s increasing influence has posed a credible challenge to APC dominance, and ADC officials believe that the Tinubu-led government’s latest moves are designed to blunt that momentum.
The Presidency Responds: “Desperate Opposition”
In swift response, the presidency dismissed ADC’s comments as “empty noise” from what it described as a coalition of “retired political landlords.”
Presidential spokespersons argued that the ADC lacks structure, policy clarity, or a viable plan for Nigeria, calling their accusations a diversionary tactic ahead of the 2027 election campaigns.
“They are united only by ambition, not by vision,” one senior APC figure told NIGPOST off record.
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What ADC Demands Moving Forward
The ADC isn’t just criticizing it’s proposing a reset in the federal leadership approach. Among its core demands are:
- Equitable inclusion across federal appointments
- Structural reforms to ensure regional balance
- Consultative governance, not central imposition
- Transparency and accountability in national decision-making
The party warned that without these steps, the credibility of the Tinubu-led government in the North will remain in doubt.
The Bigger Picture: Governance or Strategy?
At the heart of the matter is a fundamental question:
Are Tinubu’s recent appointments a genuine effort to build national unity, or a political strategy to patch up old wounds before 2027?
For many Northern voters, the answer will shape not only their view of Tinubu’s presidency but also their electoral choices in the years to come.
BOTTOM LINE: Words Are Not Enough
The ADC maintains that no number of late-night announcements or photo ops can erase two years of exclusion.
True inclusion, they argue, is a consistent and fair commitment from day one not a reaction to looming political threats.
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