The opposition party said this in a communiqué issued after its National Working Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, via a virtual platform, where members reviewed the state of the nation, the party’s internal affairs, and prevailing socio-economic and political conditions.
The African Action Congress (AAC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deepening hardship, insecurity, and human rights abuses, vowing to intensify nationwide resistance against what it described as “bad governance” and a collapsing state.
The opposition party said this in a communiqué issued after its National Working Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, via a virtual platform, where members reviewed the state of the nation, the party’s internal affairs, and prevailing socio-economic and political conditions.
In the communiqué signed by its National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, the AAC expressed “grave concern” over what it called the rapid deterioration of living conditions in Nigeria, citing worsening insecurity, rising poverty, unemployment, inflation, and the collapse of basic public services.
According to the party, the Tinubu-led government has shown “a clear lack of capacity and political will” to address the fundamental needs of Nigerians.
On insecurity, the AAC condemned what it described as the government’s persistent failure to protect lives and property, noting that kidnappings, banditry, terrorism, and violent crimes continue unabated across rural and urban areas.
“From rural communities to urban centers, Nigerians continue to suffer, while those in power remain disconnected and unaccountable,” the party said, adding that it would lead a “people-powered campaign” to hold the government responsible.
The AAC further urged Nigerians to prepare for what it termed a “revolutionary changeover” to discard politicians it blamed for the country’s deteriorating conditions since the return to democratic rule in 1999.
The party also condemned what it described as escalating human rights abuses, including unlawful arrests, prolonged detentions, and the harassment of activists, journalists, and protesters.
It accused the government of using security agencies to intimidate citizens and clamp down on free speech under the guise of enforcing cybercrime laws.
As part of its response, the NWC said it had directed the party’s legal directorate to be “rapidly upscaled” to coordinate broader legal actions against government institutions accused of violating citizens’ rights, singling out the Nigerian Police Force as “notorious” for such abuses.
On labour issues, the AAC expressed solidarity with Nigerian workers, condemning federal and state governments for failing to pay living wages, clear salary arrears, respect labour rights, and ensure dignified working conditions.
The NWC also raised concerns about developments in Anambra State, alleging harassment, intimidation, and victimisation of traders and residents by the state government.
It warned against policies that “punish the poor, stifle livelihoods, and deepen social injustice,” adding that it would monitor the situation through its Directorate of National Campaigns (DNC) in the South-East.
In Lagos State, the AAC condemned ongoing demolitions and what it described as brutal attacks on anti-demolition activists.
The party said its members in Lagos had been directed to work with others to stop what it called the “criminally inspired demolition of homes of the poor.”
Concluding, the AAC said it would intensify nationwide resistance against bad governance, mobilise Nigerians to peacefully demand accountability, and strengthen grassroots organising to confront injustice, repression, and corruption at all levels of government.
The party also urged its executives and members to leverage its official website to boost public engagement and significantly increase membership.
“The National Working Committee reiterates the commitment of the African Action Congress to stand firmly with the Nigerian people and continue providing principled leadership in the fight for freedom, justice, and good governance,” the communiqué stated.