Tinubu’s Second Anniversary Marked by “Renewed Anger,” Not Progress – Salihu Lukman

Former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying none of its achievements have come close to fulfilling campaign promises.

Speaking on ARISE TV on Tuesday, Lukman described Tinubu’s two-year scorecard as “predictable,” claiming that Nigerians have seen no meaningful change since the start of his tenure. According to him, the “Renewed Hope” agenda has deteriorated into widespread public discontent due to the worsening economic conditions.

“President Tinubu’s scorecard on his second anniversary is predictable, and nothing has changed. Two months into this administration, I wrote an open letter to the President, highlighting the disturbing signals and raising alarms about how he is getting it wrong. And subsequently I made the point that renewed hope has become renewed anger, so much so that anger is all over the place.

I was an insider and I can tell that I am well informed about the content of the renewed hope document and promises we made during the campaign and I can tell you that nothing has come close to the promise that we made to Nigerians, which is the disappointing part regarding my assessment of President Tinubu.”

Lukman, a vocal figure within the APC, also addressed the wave of defections into the ruling party, asserting that most politicians switching allegiances are doing so out of personal ambition rather than public service.

“Many of those going into APC are doing so out of selfish interest and not the overriding interest of their constituencies or citizens of Nigeria.

My position is that when I see a governor defecting to APC to secure a second term ticket, I consider such person not qualify for that position. Once you are governor, the constitution has guaranteed you certain privileges for life that you will continue to enjoy… but here we are.”

Lukman’s remarks add to growing criticism of Tinubu’s leadership as the administration marks its second year in office, with many Nigerians expressing frustration over inflation, unemployment, and perceived political opportunism.