Push to remove Tinubu about saving Nigeria, not northern agenda – Umar Ardo

The Convener of the League of Northern Democrats and key promoter of the All-Democratic Alliance, ADA, Umar Ardo, has dismissed claims that calls to remove President Bola Tinubu are driven by regional interests, insisting that the agitation is rooted in concerns over Nigeria’s future.

Ardo stated that the growing opposition to the Tinubu administration reflects nationwide dissatisfaction with current economic and governance policies.

He spoke on Tuesday while featuring on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, monitored by our correspondent in Abeokuta.

Ardo insisted that “removing president Tinubu isn’t a northern agenda but a move to save Nigeria,” criticizing what he described as insensitive government reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, newly introduced tax policies, and the award of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road project.

According to him, these policies have worsened the economic burden on citizens and raised serious questions about transparency and due process.

He stated that the ADA, if given the mandate, would reverse some of the controversial reforms.

“ADA will reverse the fuel subsidy removal and the newly implemented tax reforms,” Ardo said, adding that the party’s focus would be on easing economic pressure while promoting sustainable development.

He also rejected claims that ADA is a northern political platform, stressing its national character.

“Every state in Nigeria was represented in the formation of ADA, It is wrong to describe it as a northern political party; it is a pan-Nigerian political platform.”

Push to remove Tinubu about saving Nigeria, not northern agenda – Umar Ardo