The AdvoKC Foundation has identified 14 broken campaign promises in its latest report assessing President Bola Tinubu’s performance two years into his administration.
Tinubu, who marked his second anniversary in office on May 29, 2025, used the occasion to reassure Nigerians that the worst effects of his economic reforms were over, promising a renewed focus on inclusive growth and stability.
However, the new report by AdvoKC Foundation offers a more sobering assessment. Released under its BAT-O-METER initiative and titled ‘Renewed Hope: Promises, Progress, and Pending Dreams’, the report paints a mixed picture of progress under the Renewed Hope agenda.
The findings were disclosed in a statement to The PUNCH on Tuesday.
The report is an independent, evidence-based review tracking 24 key presidential promises across five thematic areas: economic development and job creation, education, healthcare, justice and security, and governance.
According to AdvoKC, while the Tinubu administration has implemented notable reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, a student loan policy, and small business interventions, its delivery on critical social and economic commitments remains weak.
“Out of the 24 promises assessed, only seven were rated as ‘Promise Kept’, three as ‘Compromised’, and a staggering 14 as ‘Broken’,” Lead Project Manager for the BAT-O-METER initiative, Zayyad Musa, said.
He added, “This data tells a compelling story of a government that has shown flashes of intent but continues to fall short in execution, particularly in areas with the greatest impact on everyday Nigerians.”
The group noted that none of the healthcare-related promises had been fulfilled. It also highlighted unmet pledges on food security, youth employment, digital judicial reform, and educational reform, areas the group described as “largely aspirational” rather than actionable.
The report comes amid rising economic hardship, with Nigerians grappling with worsening inflation, high unemployment, and eroding access to basic services.
Citing the World Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, AdvoKC noted that over 75 per cent of rural Nigerians now live below the poverty line.
Communications Manager at AdvoKC, Luqman Adam, said the BAT-O-METER was developed under the Promise Tracker NG initiative to provide Nigerians with a data-driven civic tool.
“BAT-O-METER is not just a report card; it’s a civic tool that empowers citizens to engage in governance with facts, not fiction,” he said.
While acknowledging the complexities of governance, the foundation urged the administration to prioritise transparency and public accountability.
“With two years remaining in President Tinubu’s tenure, there is still time to course-correct,” Adamu added. “But the window is narrowing fast.”
AdvoKC is a dynamic, youth-led civic technology organisation in Nigeria focused on promoting transparency, accountability, and active citizenship in governance.
Established in 2021, it empowers citizens to hold elected officials accountable by tracking the promises made during elections and reminding officials to fulfil these commitments, thereby improving socio-economic conditions.
