The presidency has fired back at African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent criticism, accusing the party of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on Saturday, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described ADC as “utterly shameless,” calling its comments an insult to millions of Nigerians mourning Buhari.
ADC had earlier on Friday alleged that the Tinubu administration was using Buhari’s passing as a political tool to salvage its image.
The party described the special federal executive council (FEC) meeting held in Buhari’s honour as a “political theatre” and a public relations stunt.
Dare, in his response, said it is the ADC, not the ruling party, that is exploiting the situation for relevance, and accused the opposition of seeking attention by “dancing on Buhari’s grave”.
He further stressed that President Tinubu’s government is not chasing popularity but remains focused on its achievements.
He said, “ From Atiku and El Rufai’s choreographed arrival in Daura — greeted with chants seeking to make political capital from the solemnity of the moment – to this disgraceful press statement, the ADC has shown itself to be utterly shameless.”
“For clarity, President Tinubu’s administration is neither desperate nor searching for cheap popularity. This government would rather allow its growing list of achievements to speak louder than the noisy irrelevance of groups like the ADC.”
“The burial of former President Buhari was conducted with the complete honour befitting a leader of his stature. That is why world leaders showed up, millions of Nigerians tuned in on television and across social media, and even ADC promoters were falling over themselves in Daura, prancing about the Buhari family compound like eager real estate agents scouting new territory.”
Dare urged Nigerians to disregard the comments from a party “gasping for attention,” calling it nothing more than political noise.
