Nigeria’s Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) media office, linked to presidential candidate Peter Obi, releases a statement accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of multiple failures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The statement is signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr, the spokesperson for the campaign’s media office.

Across the reports, the campaign’s main line of criticism centers on what it describes as worsening living conditions under Tinubu. It points to the rising cost of living, arguing that the removal of petrol subsidy and related economic reforms increase burdens on households. It also cites higher transportation costs and increases in food and other basic necessities, alongside naira depreciation. The campaign further claims these pressures drive inflation and reduce purchasing power.

The statement also broadens beyond economic issues, listing alleged failures related to security, transparency, public trust, and overall government economic policies and broken promises. While both outlets recount the same accusations and framing, they differ mainly in how much emphasis they place on specific economic mechanisms, with one focusing more on cost-of-living impacts tied to reforms.