The [African Democratic Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Congress_(Nigeria)) Presidential Campaign Council (ADC‑PCC) has denounced President [Bola Ahmed Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu)’s alleged plan to forgo a nationwide campaign tour, describing the move as arrogant, contemptuous and a grave insult to the Nigerian electorate, while urging voters, particularly the youth, to turn away from the APC in the 2027 polls.
Key points: the council says the reported decision reveals the [All Progressives Congress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Progressives_Congress)’s disdain for ordinary Nigerians; it argues a re‑election‑seeking president must face the people, account for his record and outline future plans; it praises ADC presidential candidate [Atiku Abubakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atiku_Abubakar) as ready to travel to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory; spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan labelled Tinubu’s stance an “aberration of norm” and warned it could cost the APC dearly.
Why does the ADC‑PCC view Tinubu’s stance as contempt?
The council’s director of media and publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, told a delegation of Young Voters for Atiku (YVA) that the president’s reported reluctance to campaign across the federation shows a lack of respect for Nigerians. He said the APC has repeatedly demonstrated contempt for the populace and that a leader seeking a second term should not shy away from meeting voters.
How does the council compare Tinubu to former presidents?
Ologbondiyan questioned the claim that official duties prevent Tinubu from campaigning, noting that former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari all balanced official assignments with campaign activities. He added that international figures such as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris also campaigned while holding office, asking why Tinubu’s case should be different.
What advantage does the ADC claim Atiku enjoys?
According to Ologbondiyan, Atiku Abubakar is physically energetic, mentally alert and prepared to traverse the length and breadth of Nigeria to present his manifesto for national recovery. He emphasized that Atiku intends to visit every state and the Federal Capital Territory to seek a fresh mandate from the people.
What is the council’s message to young voters?
The ADC‑PCC urged young Nigerians to reject the APC in the upcoming 2027 general election, arguing that another term for the ruling party would extend the current hardships of hunger, poverty, insecurity and economic decline. “Let us collectively reject hunger, reject poverty, reject hardship and reject insecurity,” Ologbondiyan said.
What policies does the ADC promise if Atiku wins?
Ologbondiyan assured Nigerians that an Atiku administration would focus on reviving the economy, creating wealth, restoring national security and improving living standards. He pledged that Atiku would reinstate subsidies to lower petroleum product costs, tackle hunger, and use his experience and compassion to steer Nigeria out of its present predicament.