A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, has strongly criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “total disaster” that has performed worse than the much-maligned government of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

 

 

 

In an interview with Trust Television, Waziri expressed deep concern over the state of governance in Nigeria, warning that the nation is slipping into deeper crises under Tinubu’s leadership.

 

 

 

 

“If the Buhari government was a failure, the Tinubu government in the last two years is a disastrous catastrophe,” he said, adding that, “It has failed in all ramifications, and the country has regressed.”

 

 

 

He pointed to rising insecurity, worsening economic hardship, and increased corruption as indicators of the administration’s failure. “The economy is collapsing, ethnocentrism is at an all-time high, and insecurity continues to ravage many states,” he added.

 

 

 

 

Waziri argued that Nigeria, under President Tinubu, has lost its sense of national purpose and become more fragile and polarised. He also questioned the sincerity of those who continue to publicly support the government, particularly individuals from regions grappling with severe violence.

 

 

 

“I am surprised that people whose local governments are under the control of bandits can appear on national television to endorse this government,” he said.

 

 

 

Calling for a more honest appraisal of the administration’s performance, Waziri urged citizens to look beyond media optics and orchestrated endorsements. According to him, “a government that has presided over national decline in every sector cannot credibly seek reelection.”