ADC is a Gathering of Desperate Politicians Who Hate Nigeria’s Progress — Presidency
The Presidency has launched a strong attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a gathering of politicians who are uncomfortable with Nigeria’s recent progress.
Politics Nigeria reports that the remark followed the latest global ranking of emerging technology ecosystems, where Lagos emerged as the fastest growing hub in the world.
The development placed Nigeria ahead of cities such as Istanbul in Turkey and Pune in India.
Reacting to the ranking, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused ADC members of being driven by desperation and constant negativity toward the country’s achievements.
He said the opposition party prefers to highlight bad news about Nigeria rather than acknowledge milestones recorded under the current administration.
According to him, the global recognition of Lagos as a leading tech hub has exposed the attitude of ADC politicians toward national development.
Onanuga noted that instead of celebrating the achievement, members of the party would search for statistics that portray Nigeria in a poor light. He described their reaction as proof that they are unhappy with the direction the country is heading.
In a post shared on his X account, Onanuga wrote:
“ADC must not read this. The desperate politicians, always on the lookout for negative statistics, will be unhappy that Tinubu’s Nigeria has recorded a global tech recognition.”
The Presidency said the tech ranking shows that reforms and investments in innovation are beginning to yield results, especially in Lagos, which remains Nigeria’s commercial and digital nerve centre.
Government officials insist that the recognition reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s technology space and the policies aimed at attracting global investors and startups.
They added that rather than dismissing such achievements, political parties should focus on supporting initiatives that promote economic growth and international credibility.
