African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said a new nationwide opinion survey showing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a 30 percent approval rating reflects growing public dissatisfaction with his administration’s handling of the economy, security and living conditions across the country.
Reacting to the findings of a survey conducted by Eagle Badger Data Analytics (EBDA), the opposition party argued that the figures represent a clear indication of declining public confidence in the Federal Government nearly three years after Tinubu assumed office.
According to the survey, 30.2 percent of Nigerians approve of the President’s performance, while 47.5 percent disapprove. The report also found that a majority of citizens believe their living conditions have worsened since May 2023.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ADC described the survey results as a significant verdict on the administration’s record so far.
“For us in the ADC, the significance of this report is clear. A President with only 30 percent approval after three years in office has lost the confidence of the Nigerian people. More importantly, it means that roughly seven out of every ten Nigerians are either dissatisfied, unconvinced, or unwilling to endorse the direction in which the country is being led. That is not a political challenge. That is a national rejection,” the party stated.
The ADC pointed to another key finding of the survey, which indicated that 62 percent of Nigerians believe they are worse off today than when Tinubu took office, while only 23.3 percent said their lives have improved during the period under review.
The report further showed that 42.4 percent of respondents described their current circumstances as being “much worse off” compared to three years ago.
According to the opposition party, the findings mirror the realities being experienced by many households struggling with rising living costs and economic hardship.
“These numbers confirm what Nigerians experience every day. Families can no longer afford basic food items. Transportation costs have become unbearable. Small businesses are shutting down. Young people are facing rising unemployment and diminishing opportunities. Millions of citizens who work hard every day can no longer guarantee decent living conditions for their families,” the statement said.
The ADC also referenced survey findings showing that food prices have risen by more than 90 percent since May 2023, while the overall price level has increased by about 80 percent.
“These are not opposition figures. They are realities that Nigerians confront in markets every single day,” the party noted.
While acknowledging government claims of positive macroeconomic indicators, the ADC insisted that ordinary Nigerians remain more concerned about the direct impact of economic policies on their daily lives.
“The government continues to celebrate macroeconomic statistics, but Nigerians do not eat statistics. They eat food. They pay rent. They pay school fees. They pay transport fares. They confront insecurity. And on all these measures, life has become significantly harder under this administration,” the statement added.
On security, the ADC argued that persistent attacks by bandits, kidnappers, terrorists and other criminal groups continue to affect communities across the country, particularly in rural areas where farmers face challenges accessing their farmlands.
“The tragedy is that after three years in office, the government can no longer claim that these challenges were inherited. The responsibility now belongs entirely to President Tinubu and his administration. Leadership is measured by outcomes, not excuses,” the party said.
The opposition party further highlighted what it described as a strong connection between worsening economic conditions and public perception of the government, citing survey data which showed that more than 73 percent of Nigerians who reported being significantly worse off under the administration also disapproved of the President’s performance.
“The verdict from the Nigerian people is therefore unmistakable. This administration has failed to improve living conditions, failed to protect household incomes, failed to create sufficient opportunities for young Nigerians, and failed to restore public confidence in the future,” the ADC stated.
The party maintained that Nigerians deserve governance that delivers tangible improvements in their everyday lives rather than promises and rhetoric.
“The ADC believes that Nigeria deserves better. Nigerians deserve a government that understands that economic growth must be felt in homes, not merely announced in press conferences. They deserve leadership that prioritizes jobs over propaganda, security over excuses, and results over rhetoric.”
It added that as preparations gradually begin ahead of the 2027 general elections, the survey should serve as a warning signal to the current administration.
“As the nation moves toward 2027, this survey should serve as a wake-up call. The Nigerian people are speaking clearly.”