The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a scathing critique of the proposed 2026 budget plan by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, accusing the government of fiscal irresponsibility, unrealistic revenue projections, and a dangerous reliance on debt. The ADC’s statement highlights concerns about the budget’s feasibility, potential economic impact, and the administration’s overall approach to fiscal management, warning of increased hardship and a worsening debt burden for future generations.
The African Democratic Congress ( ADC ) has strongly criticized the proposed 2026 spending plan of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, alleging it demonstrates a complete disregard for revenue credibility and responsible deficit management.
In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC stated that after a thorough examination of the proposal, its economic team concluded that the document represents a continuation of fiscal recklessness and wishful thinking, characteristics that have become defining features of the Tinubu administration. The party warns that, if approved, the budget will only result in increased debt and heightened economic hardship in the coming years. The ADC highlighted that the proposal essentially mirrors the templates of the failed and unimplemented 2024 and 2025 budgets, predicting a similar outcome with significant portions of its implementation being deferred to future years.\The ADC further criticized the administration for its handling of the fiscal situation, describing it as an attempt to build on unstable ground. The party pointed out the unprecedented fiscal chaos and administrative incompetence displayed by the government, particularly in its recent repeal and reenactment of the 2025 budget. The ADC claims that Nigeria is ensnared in a fiscal crisis, yet the Tinubu administration is avoiding the core issues, choosing instead to postpone necessary actions and rely on unsustainable debt to conceal underlying problems. They accuse the administration of financial profligacy and of failing to understand that monetary policy and central bank interventions cannot fix the economy without fiscal discipline and budget credibility. The ADC argued that the simultaneous implementation of multiple budgets, a situation unique to the Tinubu administration, highlights a lack of competence in closing previous budget cycles and adhering to established timelines. They assert that this practice, along with excessive supplementary budgets, showcases a pattern of turning fiscal planning into a superficial exercise that disregards the suffering of the Nigerian people.\The party also expressed concern over the government’s revenue projections, especially the unrealistic targets set for 2026. They noted that the increase in revenue in 2024 was mainly driven by currency devaluation rather than genuine economic growth, yet the government has doubled its projections for 2025 and further increased them for 2026. The ADC views these projections as unrealistic and disconnected from economic realities, particularly considering the weakening of oil prices and global market dynamics. The party questioned the government’s approach to setting a benchmark of $64 per barrel for oil, arguing that a more conservative approach is needed to protect the nation from global volatility. The ADC also voiced concern over the projected deficit, which they believe demonstrates a lack of concern for future generations. The party labeled the 2026 budget as a debt trap, with a significant portion of capital expenditure funded by high-interest debts. The ADC concluded that the proposed budget document reflects a total abandonment of revenue credibility and deficit management, the consequences of which are already evident
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