A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, has issued a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, branding it as an outright failure that has dragged Nigeria further into crisis.
Speaking during an interview with Trust Television, Waziri did not hold back in expressing his disappointment, declaring that Tinubu’s government has performed even worse than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari — which itself faced widespread criticism.
According to Waziri, Nigeria is currently navigating one of its most perilous phases in recent history, with key sectors of national life in steep decline. “If we could call the Buhari administration a failure,” he stated, “then what we are witnessing under Tinubu over the past two years is nothing short of a national disaster.”
He further elaborated on the issues plaguing the country under the current administration. Highlighting a grim picture, Waziri pointed to the alarming rise in insecurity, the deepening economic crisis, and widespread corruption. “The economy is on the verge of collapse. Ethnic and regional divisions have widened, and violent insecurity continues to engulf many parts of the country,” he remarked.
Waziri also lamented what he described as a loss of national direction under Tinubu’s leadership. He argued that Nigeria has become more fragile, polarised, and directionless, with no coherent vision to address its growing list of challenges.
Expressing disbelief, Waziri questioned the authenticity of public endorsements of the Tinubu administration, especially from individuals whose communities are directly suffering the impact of violence and neglect. “It is shocking to see people whose local governments are under siege by bandits appearing on national television to praise a government that has failed to protect them,” he said.
He criticised what he described as a media-driven illusion of performance, accusing the administration of relying on choreographed narratives rather than tangible results. Waziri warned that the country must rise above the politics of propaganda and engage in a truthful assessment of its leaders.
“The truth is, no government that has overseen such a widespread deterioration in every sector — from the economy to security, education to national unity — can sincerely present itself as deserving of re-election,” he asserted.
Waziri concluded by urging Nigerians to reject complacency and demand accountability, insisting that a leadership that has deepened national woes should not be allowed to continue unchecked.