The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Tinubu’s plan to use more than ₦712 billion to renovate the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.

According to the statement, the ADC said the project is a waste of public funds and shows the government is out of touch with the realities Nigerians are facing.

“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly rejects the shocking ₦712 billion airport renovation plan announced by the Tinubu government, calling it yet another clear example of careless spending and lack of concern for the people. The party said the decision shows just how disconnected the APC-led government has become from the real struggles that ordinary Nigerians face every day.”

According to the ADC, spending ₦712 billion on an already upgraded airport doesn’t make sense when schools are underfunded, healthcare is unaffordable, and many Nigerians are suffering due to poor government decisions.

The party added that what the aviation sector needs is not another gold-plated terminal but proper maintenance and the development of regional airports to improve connectivity across Nigeria.