2027: KENNETH OKONKWO LABELS TINUBU ‘ABSENTEE PRESIDENT’, QUESTIONS RE-ELECTION BID
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By: Muftau Fatimo
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has described President Bola Tinubu as an “absentee President,” accusing him of failing to engage Nigerians directly on his plans and policies.
Okonkwo made the remarks in a statement published on his verified X handle on Saturday, where he questioned the President’s engagement with the independent media and his participation in public debates ahead of the 2027 general election.
He alleged that Tinubu had not granted regular interviews to independent media organisations or participated in national debates alongside opposition candidates.
The ADC spokesperson also claimed that Tinubu would campaign in only 12 states out of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), representing approximately 30 per cent of the country.
Describing the President as an “absentee President,” Okonkwo questioned his suitability for re-election, arguing that Nigerians needed to know more about his background, educational history, plans and policies before making their electoral decisions.
“How can you vote for a politician whom you are unaware of his origin, schools, plans and policies for you?” he asked.
Okonkwo also criticised the Federal Government’s fiscal management, claiming that Nigeria was technically bankrupt because it had to borrow money to service its existing debts.
Citing figures he attributed to government finances for the first half of 2026, he claimed that the Federal Government spent N7.7 trillion on interest payments during the period, while its total revenue stood at N6.2 trillion.
According to him, the figures meant that interest payments exceeded government revenue by N1.5 trillion.
“Tinubu has not surpassed 30 per cent in anything he has embarked on during his first term,” Okonkwo added.
His comments come amid growing political discussions and scrutiny of the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and performance as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum.
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