The African Democratic Congress on Thursday dismissed what it described as the presidency’s celebration of a purported letter from United States President Donald Trump to President Bola Tinubu, insisting that no diplomatic correspondence from a foreign leader could shield the President from the verdict of Nigerian voters.The opposition party said the Tinubu administration was seeking “foreign validation” at a time millions of Nigerians remained confronted by insecurity, economic hardship and declining living standards.In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC argued that routine diplomatic exchanges between heads of state should not be portrayed as endorsements of the administration’s performance.According to the party, Trump’s letter neither reflects the realities confronting Nigerians nor alters the country’s security and socio-economic challenges.“What is apparent, however, is this administration’s desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day,” the statement partly read.The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The opposition party said the Tinubu administration was seeking “foreign validation” at a time millions of Nigerians remained confronted by insecurity, economic hardship and declining living standards.In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC argued that routine diplomatic exchanges between heads of state should not be portrayed as endorsements of the administration’s performance.According to the party, Trump’s letter neither reflects the realities confronting Nigerians nor alters the country’s security and socio-economic challenges.“What is apparent, however, is this administration’s desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day,” the statement partly read.The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC argued that routine diplomatic exchanges between heads of state should not be portrayed as endorsements of the administration’s performance.According to the party, Trump’s letter neither reflects the realities confronting Nigerians nor alters the country’s security and socio-economic challenges.“What is apparent, however, is this administration’s desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day,” the statement partly read.The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. According to the party, Trump’s letter neither reflects the realities confronting Nigerians nor alters the country’s security and socio-economic challenges.“What is apparent, however, is this administration’s desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day,” the statement partly read.The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “What is apparent, however, is this administration’s desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day,” the statement partly read.The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The party maintained that the President would ultimately be judged by Nigerians on his record in office rather than on diplomatic exchanges with foreign leaders.“Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve,” it said.The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The ADC said the excitement surrounding the communication was misplaced, arguing that it did nothing to address the country’s worsening security situation.It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. It noted that hundreds of women and children were still being held captive in parts of Borno State and Kaiama in Kwara State, while communities in Benue and several other states continued to grapple with violent attacks.According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. According to the party, diplomatic correspondence offers little comfort to citizens living under the constant threat of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.“For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government’s failures, President Trump’s communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear,” it added.Related NewsDo more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges N’East govsTrump praised Tinubu’s resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APMBREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisionsThe ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The ADC also questioned what it described as the contradiction between the Presidency’s celebration of the letter and the United States government’s travel advisory on Nigeria.It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. It observed that while the Presidency projected the correspondence as an indication of international confidence in the Tinubu administration, the U.S. Department of State continues to maintain Level Three and Level Four travel advisories for parts of Nigeria, citing terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and civil unrest.“We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as ‘Do Not Travel’ areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria’s security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint,” Abdullahi said.The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The party stressed that no foreign commendation could substitute for the government’s constitutional responsibility to guarantee the security and welfare of citizens.“For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “For all intents and purposes, President Trump’s letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government’s overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians,” he added.The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The ADC urged the Federal Government to focus less on publicising diplomatic exchanges and more on delivering tangible improvements in governance.“The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. “The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home,” it noted.The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The statement comes amid political debate over a letter reportedly sent by Trump to Tinubu, which the Presidency has presented as evidence of cordial relations between both leaders.The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The ADC, which has emerged as one of the leading opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general election, has repeatedly criticised the Tinubu administration over the state of the economy, persistent insecurity and the rising cost of living.Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including terrorism in the North-East, banditry and mass abductions in parts of the North-West and North-Central, as well as recurring communal violence in several states. The United States has consistently maintained elevated travel advisories for some parts of the country because of security concerns.The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad. The latest intervention by the ADC underscores the growing political contest over the Tinubu administration’s performance, with opposition parties increasingly framing the debate around domestic governance rather than the government’s diplomatic engagements abroad.