Aregbesola intensifies criticism of Tinubu, calls Renewed Hope Agenda “a scam”

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing its flagship policy, the Renewed Hope Agenda, as a “scam.”

Aregbesola made the remarks on Tuesday at the ADC national convention in Abuja, where opposition leaders gathered to criticise the government’s performance and shape the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

He argued that despite repeated messaging around “renewed hope,” the administration had not delivered tangible improvements in key sectors such as electricity, education, and living standards.

According to him, Nigerians are still waiting for meaningful change nearly three years into the administration’s tenure, despite consistent repetition of campaign promises.

“It’s still promising renewed hope, but when exactly will this hope come into fruition? The answer is simple. It is a scam,” he said.

Aregbesola also accused the government of worsening key socio-economic indicators, including poverty levels, insecurity, and the number of out-of-school children, arguing that these trends reflect deeper governance failures.

He further claimed that the situation in the education sector and the broader economy had deteriorated under the current administration, adding that citizens had yet to feel the impact of promised reforms.

Political tensions sharpen at ADC convention

The remarks were delivered against the backdrop of heightened political activity within the opposition African Democratic Congress, which has recently been grappling with internal leadership disputes and positioning itself ahead of the next general elections.

Aregbesola’s comments also underscore growing friction between former allies in Nigeria’s political space, as criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress continues to intensify.

Obi warns Nigeria is “collapsing” under Tinubu

He concluded by arguing that a government that fails to meet its campaign promises should reconsider seeking re-election, warning that continued failure could further strain Nigeria’s democratic stability.

The statement adds to a growing wave of political rhetoric as parties begin early positioning for 2027, with economic hardship and governance performance dominating national discourse.