The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of losing control of his administration, citing what it described as conflicting appointments and removals within the Federal Government.
In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said recent developments surrounding the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) had raised concerns about the implementation of presidential directives.
According to the ADC, reports indicating that an official allegedly removed from office by presidential directive continued to occupy the position and attend official meetings raised questions about who exercises authority within the Presidency.
The party argued that if the reports were accurate, they pointed to deeper administrative challenges and a breakdown in the execution of presidential decisions.
The ADC also referred to what it described as the “phantom Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council,” saying the development reflected a pattern of confusion and competing centres of power within the current administration.
The opposition party further criticised the Federal Government over what it called repeated policy reversals, citing the suspension of the cybersecurity levy and the withdrawal of the expatriate employment levy following public backlash.
According to the ADC, such policy changes have created uncertainty within the public service, weakened investor confidence and undermined the authority of the Presidency.
The party called on the National Assembly to investigate the reported controversy surrounding appointments at the BCDA and determine whether the President is able to fully discharge his constitutional responsibilities.
It also demanded greater accountability and explanations over what it described as inconsistencies in government decision-making.
The Presidency had not issued an official response to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.
