The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the country’s worsening food situation as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reported that more than 17 million Nigerians face acute hunger. Reacting to the report, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the rising humanitarian crisis reflects what he described as the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the country’s worsening food situation as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reported that more than 17 million Nigerians face acute hunger.
Reacting to the report, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the rising humanitarian crisis reflects what he described as the government’s failure to tackle insecurity and protect agricultural production.
According to the ADC, persistent attacks by bandits and terrorists have displaced farming communities, reduced food production and contributed to soaring food prices across Nigeria.
The opposition party also blamed economic policies introduced by the current administration, arguing that they have made food increasingly unaffordable for millions of Nigerians.
Citing the World Food Programme assessment, the party said more than three million residents of Borno State are experiencing severe food insecurity, while Borno, Adamawa and Yobe account for about 6.2 million affected people.
The ADC maintained that the report highlights the urgent need for stronger government action to improve security, revive agriculture and ease the economic hardship facing citizens.
The Federal Government has not issued an official response to the ADC’s latest statement at the time of this report.