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SDP candidate slams Tinubu govt over hardship, warns of one-man rule

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration for worsening economic hardship and insecurity.
  • Adebayo stated that recent economic reforms, like fuel subsidy removal, have burdened citizens, making it difficult to afford basic necessities.
  • He also warned against a drift toward one-man rule and emphasized the need for diverse political parties and accountable governance ahead of the 2027 elections.

Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for Nigeria's Social Democratic Party in the 2027 general election, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing it of exacerbating the nation's economic struggles and security challenges.

Many are working very hard, but the economy of the government of the day makes them look lazy because when they go home, the children will ask the question: why is there no food? Why was I sent out of school with no school fees paid?

— Adewole AdebayoDescribing the impact of economic hardship on ordinary Nigerians.

Adebayo highlighted the increasing difficulty Nigerians face in affording essential goods and services, including food, healthcare, and education. He pointed to recent economic policies, such as the removal of fuel subsidies, as significant burdens on citizens. "Those of us who came to our convention on June 8, 2022, the money with which you came to the convention, you needed 15 times that amount to pay transport now," he stated, illustrating the drastic rise in living costs.

Those of us who came to our convention on June 8, 2022, the money with which you came to the convention, you needed 15 times that amount to pay transport now.

— Adewole AdebayoIllustrating the increased cost of living due to economic reforms.

Beyond economic concerns, Adebayo voiced apprehension about the state of democracy in Nigeria. He warned of a potential slide towards "one-man rule" rather than a one-party system, stressing the importance of robust democratic institutions and active opposition parties. "Nigerians need diversity. We need different political parties who believe in different things, but who are loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria," he urged.

The real problem is that we are in danger of one-man rule.

— Adewole AdebayoWarning about the state of democracy in Nigeria.

The SDP candidate also outlined his party's readiness for the 2027 elections, vowing to contest all senatorial, House of Representatives, and governorship positions. He promised a commitment to accountable governance and called for national unity against corruption, insecurity, and injustice, defining the true opposition as those who fight these issues.

Nigerians need diversity. We need different political parties who believe in different things, but who are loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

— Adewole AdebayoEmphasizing the need for political pluralism.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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