Nigeria Democratic Congress Rebuts Senator Orji Kalu Over Claims of Unbeatable Tinubu Reforms

The Nigeria Democratic Congress slams Senator Orji Kalu for backing President Tinubu's reforms, calling the remarks a dismissal of Nigeria's economic reality.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 23, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Punch Newspaper

A Sharp Rebuke of Economic Optimism

The political atmosphere in Abuja sharpened on Thursday as the Nigeria Democratic Congress formally challenged the narrative surrounding the presidency’s fiscal performance. Abdulmumin Abdulsalam, the NDC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, issued a statement targeting Senator Orji Kalu for his recent commendations of the current administration. The party contends that the Senator’s positive assessment of national reforms fails to acknowledge the severe economic hardships and rising poverty levels experienced by the average citizen.

The Debate Over Grassroots Economic Reality

The friction stems from Kalu’s recent assertion that while macro level improvements and investor confidence are rising, reforms naturally take time to reach the lower levels of society. The NDC has characterized this perspective as a convoluted attempt to mask failed fiscal policies that have left many Nigerians vulnerable. According to Abdulsalam, the praise offered by the Abia North representative is unreflective of the truth, particularly regarding the intersection of national insecurity and economic instability.

Opposition Coalitions and the 2027 Outlook

Senator Kalu had previously suggested that President Tinubu would remain unbeatable in the 2027 general election, despite ongoing discussions among opposition figures to form a united front. The African Democratic Congress has emerged as a focal point for these potential coalitions, a development Kalu dismissed by suggesting the opposition was effectively dead. The NDC countered this by claiming that a significant political bulwark is indeed forming to challenge what they describe as a ruling behemoth intent on stifling democratic dissent.