Lagos APC Slams ADC Over "Hostile" Birthday Message to President Tinubu, Cites Political Immaturity

Lagos APC condemns ADC's "toxic" birthday message to President Tinubu. The opposition's critique of fuel prices and security sparked a heated political debate.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Birthday Message Sparking Political Friction

The traditional exchange of goodwill on a President's birthday took a sharp partisan turn as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) released a statement marking President Bola Tinubu's 74th year. Rather than conventional felicitations, the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, used the message to highlight what the party described as "worsening conditions" in Nigeria. The critique specifically pointed to a nearly 500% rise in fuel prices and the nation’s 4th-place ranking on the Global Terrorism Index, framing the "Renewed Hope" agenda as a source of hopelessness for many families.

Lagos APC Decries Lack of Civil Decency

In a swift response, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, condemned the ADC's message as an inappropriate display of bitterness. The ruling party argued that the ADC’s choice to weaponize a personal milestone for political attacks reveals a "rudderless" opposition struggling with its own irrelevance. According to the APC, the timing of the message violated basic human decency and demonstrated a lack of the political maturity required for constructive democratic engagement.

Comparative Civility: The El-Rufai Example

The Lagos APC statement drew a notable comparison to the conduct of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) during the recent personal loss of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The APC pointed out that even amidst serious legal and institutional processes, the ICPC showed empathy and respect for the bereaved family. By contrast, the APC argued that the ADC’s inability to distinguish between legitimate policy opposition and a private birthday celebration highlights a significant decline in the opposition's sense of humanity.