Presidency Rebukes ADC Over Allegations of Exploiting Buhari's Burial for Politics

The Presidency has issued a strongly worded rebuke to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent statement alleging that President Bola Tinubu's administration exploited the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain. The ADC's comments were described as 'opportunistic, obnoxious, and desperate' by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare. The ADC has been accused of trying to capitalize on Buhari's death for relevance and has been described as a party suffering from an identity crisis.

Key Takeaways:

• The ADC's statement was characterized as 'opportunistic, obnoxious, and desperate' by the Presidency's spokesman, Sunday Dare.
• The ADC has been accused of trying to exploit Buhari's death for political attention and relevance.
• The Tinubu-led administration has been defending its handling of Buhari's burial, insisting that it was conducted with full honors befitting a former Head of State.
• The ADC has been described as a party plagued by internal crises and legal battles.
• The Presidency has urged Nigerians to disregard the ADC's 'political noise' and focus on governance.
• President Tinubu's administration has highlighted several achievements, including naira stabilization, increased oil production, harmonized exchange rates, restored electricity, and major infrastructure projects.
• The administration has launched initiatives such as the NELFUND loan scheme, Consumer Credit Scheme, regional development commissions, and increased FAAC allocations by over 60%.
• Sunday Dare has stated that the ADC has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond 'sanctimonious whining' and accused the party of spending too much time on press releases and not enough on addressing internal problems.

Statistics:

• 400,000 students are benefiting from the NELFUND loan scheme in the Tinubu administration's efforts to support education and economic development.
• FAAC allocations have increased by over 60% under the Tinubu administration.
• The Tinubu administration has launched a Consumer Credit Scheme, regional development commissions, and restored electricity to neglected communities.
• The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Ogbia-Nembe Road are among the major infrastructure projects initiated by the administration.

Sources:

• Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, in a statement (no date mentioned)
• The Presidential initiative to launch the NELFUND loan scheme, Consumer Credit Scheme, regional development commissions, and increase FAAC allocations