President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the African Democratic Congress's recent national convention as a "street convention," describing it as "noise-making" and "rascality." Speaking Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, RHA, Tinubu reaffirmed his readiness for the 2027 general elections. He emphasized the importance of democracy, national unity, and adherence to the judiciary, stating that Nigeria's progress must not be derailed by actions that defy court orders. "I am inspired. I'm ready. I am grateful to all of you. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to break the shackles of poverty and ignorance, to ensure democracy survives not the noise-making, not the rascality of a street convention," Tinubu said. He stressed that obedience to the rule of law is non-negotiable, regardless of whether judicial decisions favour the government. "We cannot submit to disobedience of unlawful orders. If that is the goal, we must embrace the judiciary whether it favours us or doesn't," he added. Tinubu called for a unified national vision, urging citizens to work toward a single, cohesive Nigeria built on shared purpose and democratic principles. The President's remarks were delivered during a closed-door session with the RHA coordinators, who serve as political mobilizers across the country. No official response has been issued by the ADC.
Tinubu's dismissal of the ADC's convention as a "street convention" underscores his administration's effort to delegitimise opposition gatherings through rhetoric. His emphasis on judicial compliance contrasts with past government actions that have drawn criticism for disregarding court rulings. Where the President demands obedience to the judiciary, consistency in that principle must apply equally to all arms of government. Words alone do not uphold democracy—actions do.
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