Prominent APC Leader Breaks Silence, Declares Tinubu’s Governance a Failure and a Danger to Nigeria’s Future

 

A prominent figure within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sunny Moniedafe, has raised grave concerns over the current state of Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, Moniedafe did not mince words as he criticized the direction in which the country is heading, openly stating that the President is “not doing well” and warning that Nigeria is on a dangerous trajectory.

Moniedafe, a former aspirant for the position of APC Deputy National Chairman (North), gave this scathing assessment amid growing internal discontent within the APC. He was reacting to renewed calls by former members of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) for political inclusion, particularly in the sharing of high-level appointments as the 2027 general elections approach.

According to the APC stalwart, those agitating for fair representation are justified in their demands, as they are merely protecting their political interests. However, he argued that these demands are symptomatic of a larger issue: the absence of unity, strategic leadership, and ideological clarity within the ruling party.

“The fact that these blocs from ANPP, CPC, and ACN are still relevant in APC today is a problem,” Moniedafe said. “Everyone is watching out for themselves while the nation drifts. I’m very sorry to say this, but President Tinubu is not doing well. We are heading for the rocks.”

During the interview, Moniedafe lamented the silence of key stakeholders in the party who, according to him, are either indifferent or uninformed about the administration’s policies. He argued that it is the responsibility of the party’s leaders to engage the public and stand behind the administration’s agenda, but such support appears absent.

Rather than maintaining the party’s ideological unity and focus, he noted that founding blocs are now being used as tools for internal lobbying, weakening the party’s ability to govern effectively. For him, this trend is not only unproductive but also dangerous to both party coherence and national stability.

Moniedafe was particularly critical of the President’s decision to remove fuel subsidies without what he considered to be a clear plan for managing the aftermath. He expressed deep dissatisfaction with how that policy was introduced and how it has worsened the living conditions of average Nigerians.

“Removing subsidies may have made sense in theory, but the execution was flawed. The hardship it brought to ordinary Nigerians was immense. The ripple effects are everywhere, and there seems to be no real cushion for the poor,” he said.

He also took aim at the President’s decision-making style, particularly the rhetoric used when choosing Vice President Kashim Shettima. While he did not delve into the exact language used, Moniedafe suggested that the tone and messaging of the decision alienated segments of the party and the public alike.

What surprised him most, however, was the talk of a second-term ambition from the President so early into his first tenure. For Moniedafe, such conversations should not even be considered until the administration shows meaningful progress in addressing Nigeria’s overwhelming socioeconomic challenges.

He argued that the President should have already convened a council of elders within the party, experienced and trusted voices who could serve as the conscience of the APC. This forum, he said, would have acted as a stabilizing influence and provided necessary guidance to prevent missteps.

“What we need right now is reflection, not re-election. Nigerians are suffering, and the party needs to be reminded of its promises. An elders' forum could have been the moral compass to keep us on track,” Moniedafe suggested.

His comments have triggered widespread debate within and outside the party, with many seeing them as an indictment of both the administration and the APC’s internal structure. While the Presidency has yet to officially respond, political observers believe Moniedafe’s remarks could inspire other party insiders to speak up, particularly as frustrations mount over economic woes and governance concerns.

The development adds to the growing pressure on President Tinubu, whose administration continues to battle with economic headwinds, public discontent, and an increasingly restless political base. With the 2027 elections still years away, critics argue that there is more than enough time to redirect the ship of state, but only if urgent corrective measures are taken.

For now, Moniedafe’s warning stands as one of the boldest internal critiques of President Tinubu’s leadership, signaling possible fractures within the APC’s top hierarchy and raising questions about the party’s unity, future, and commitment to delivering on its electoral promises.