SUNTV Global Channel | Political Report | May 9, 2026
The Presidency has criticized the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the emerging opposition party of failing to present a clear governing agenda as political activities begin to intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the NDC as lacking coherent policy direction and accused it of political opportunism.
Onanuga said the party, which has recently gained attention following the reported involvement of prominent opposition figures, has yet to publish a credible manifesto or detailed governance blueprint.
“Like the ADC, the NDC has no plan for Nigeria yet,” he stated, adding that repeated attempts to access the party’s manifesto online returned no results.
He claimed that even when he visited the party’s website, the platform failed to provide any downloadable policy document, displaying what he described as a “no document found” response.
The presidential aide further alleged that the party’s publicly listed ideas were vague and lacked depth, arguing that they did not amount to a serious policy framework capable of governing a country like Nigeria.
He also criticised what he described as ideological inconsistencies within the opposition, claiming the party’s messaging closely mirrors earlier political narratives associated with former Labour Party presidential candidate .
Onanuga said the administration remains open to engaging with opposition ideas but insisted that any party seeking national leadership must present “clear, structured, and actionable programmes.”
The statement comes amid growing political realignments and early positioning ahead of 2027, as opposition figures continue to consolidate under new platforms, including the recently referenced Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Political observers say the exchange highlights the increasing intensity of pre-election rhetoric between the ruling party and emerging opposition blocs, with focus now shifting toward manifestos, alliances, and ideological clarity.
The Presidency maintained that the current administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” remains the benchmark for national development planning, while challenging opposition parties to move beyond criticism and present detailed alternatives.
