The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has delivered a harsh verdict on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two years in office, tagging it the “worst period in Nigeria’s history” since independence in 1960.
In a statement signed by CUPP’s National Spokesperson, Comrade Mark Adebayo, to mark the second anniversary of Tinubu’s administration, the coalition painted a bleak picture of life under the current government, accusing it of deepening poverty, insecurity, and institutional collapse.
“Two years ago, severe hunger came to town in Nigeria through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governance, in its most inhumane form, ascended the throne. Insecurity worsened, youth unemployment skyrocketed, and the number of out-of-school children rose from 20 million to nearly 40 million. Inflation has surged to over 36%. Our foreign missions remain inactive due to the absence of appointed ambassadors, leaving Nigeria virtually absent on the global diplomatic stage,” Adebayo said.
He further decried the worsening security situation, saying **“People in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of the country are being slaughtered daily by an invading army of terrorists, killer herdsmen, and kidnappers. Even Abuja, the nation’s capital, is not safe from these predators.”
Healthcare, according to CUPP, has collapsed under the Tinubu administration.
“Our medical institutions have collapsed. They are worse than consulting clinics, and the common people bear the brunt. Meanwhile, the president and his cabinet continue to travel abroad for medical treatment,” Adebayo said.
The coalition also criticised Tinubu for what it called a premature obsession with reelection, accusing the president of neglecting core areas of governance like the economy, education, security, and public health.
“Nigeria’s debt profile has reached scandalous levels, with total debt—both domestic and external—projected to hit ₦188 trillion by the end of 2025. Despite the billions of dollars saved through the removal of fuel subsidy on his first day in office, the Tinubu administration continues to seek additional loans, deepening the nation’s economic woes,” Adebayo warned.
He claimed that President Tinubu’s administration is pursuing a “deliberate impoverishment strategy,” focused more on 2027 than the needs of struggling citizens.
“Nigerians are already weary of this administration and have lost faith in President Bola Tinubu due to his anti-people economic policies over the past two years. A second term would be catastrophic. Nigerians are actively seeking a credible alternative for 2027—one with the competence, patriotism, compassion, and creativity to rescue the country from its current crisis,” he added.
The CUPP concluded by pledging to rally behind a formidable presidential candidate for 2027—someone who, it says, can confront Nigeria’s daunting challenges with urgency and purpose.
