APC Chieftain Calls Out President Tinubu: Nigerians Are Suffering

APC Leader Blames Tinubu for Economic Hardship

Let me tell you something, folks. Sunday Moniedafe, a key figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s policies. He believes these policies are directly responsible for the current economic struggles faced by Nigerians. The former Chairman of the now-defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) made it clear that President Tinubu seems to have forgotten those who worked tirelessly for his success. This is not just a casual observation—it’s a serious concern raised by someone who has been an integral part of the political landscape.

Tinubu’s Early Decisions Under Scrutiny

In a candid interview with AIT on Wednesday, Moniedafe, who hails from Adamawa State, pointed out that one of President Tinubu’s first moves—removing the fuel subsidy on the day he was sworn in—was a major misstep. Now, here’s the kicker: unlike General Sani Abacha, who at least had a program like the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) to soften the blow when he removed subsidies, Tinubu’s administration hasn’t offered anything similar. Moniedafe stressed that he’s deeply unhappy with the President’s reform efforts and urged him to reconsider his approach. Let’s face it, folks, when you remove a subsidy without a plan to ease the pain, you’re setting the stage for hardship, and that’s exactly what’s happening right now.

Moniedafe went on to say, “What reform policies? I am not (happy). I shared this on a platform I belong to. I said, President Tinubu has weaponized hunger. Somebody said, no. I said, look, even as bad as people say Abacha was, when he removed subsidy, we had a PTF. You never could have done that. He removed the subsidy on the day he was sworn in. Where is the fallout? Where is the reward? Where is the change? Nothing. But for God’s sake, President Tinubu, sir, you know, I was chairman of ACN. Please, Nigerians are suffering. He should reverse his policies. He’s a human being. Human beings make mistakes.”

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Political Loyalty Goes Unrewarded

Moniedafe didn’t stop there. He also touched on the political relationships within the APC. He pointed out that many politicians who supported Tinubu and stayed loyal haven’t received the recognition or rewards they were expecting. He explained, “People around Tinubu think that they tell him what he wants to hear. These same people are the ones that will turn around and see Mr. President is in trouble they will back out. People like us that have been loyal, faithful, have not been recognized. It is not right. Sorry to interject. I have legit 37 groups. Former chairmen of ACN across Nigeria. We have a platform. One or two have been getting appointments. Yes, board members, chairman of this and that. But for Christ’s sake, the other boards, they have not appointed two years into your time. Mr. Tinubu should do something. It’s not about me. There are millions out there who have not been recognized.”

He continued, “In politics, like religion, we deserve to be rewarded. I am here. What’s my reward? I need money to do something. Where is it? I’m a politician. Let’s be honest. I’m very blunt. Where is it? But for Christ’s sake, if Nigeria is not good, how will everybody be happy?”

This is more than just a critique of policies; it’s a call for accountability and action. Moniedafe’s words carry weight because they come from someone who has been in the trenches, fighting for the same party that President Tinubu leads. Whether or not Tinubu listens remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Nigerians are watching, and they’re hoping for change.