BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) must take responsibility for the economic woes and biting hardship in the country.
Firing at the President and his ruling party, the factional PDP described the attempts to blame the opposition for Nigeria’s current economic hardship and governance failure as the highest from of mischief and absolute insincerity.
Speaking through its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the opposition party rejected the accusations and demanded that the ruling APC take full responsibility for its own governance failures.
The political clash was ignited on Saturday during the APC presidential campaign flag-off at the Kaduna Township Stadium when Preident Tinubu told the crowd his administration is actively working to eradicate the severe hardships, allegedly caused by previous opposition rule.
However, in a sharp counter-offensive, Jungudo insulated the PDP from the economic crisis, insisting that the APC must stop shifting blame and face the consequences of its own poor policies, arguing that the public’s suffering is a direct result of APC misrule rather than opposition actions.
The PDP said it considered the statements as “attempts to evade responsibility and divert public attention from the pressing challenges facing the country under the APC-led administration.”
Urging the President and his party to stop pretending and engaging in political blame games, the PDP said the ruling party should rather explain what it intends to do to make “food affordable, support farmers, strengthen local food production, create jobs, improve security, fight corruption, improve electricity supply, reduce transportation costs, and restore the purchasing power of ordinary Nigerians, among other pressing concerns.”
The statement said: “We firmly reject any attempt to use the PDP’s sixteen years in government as a blanket justification for the shortcomings of the present administration.”
“After more than APC’s 10years in office, Nigerians deserve answers, not excuses. The APC must tell Nigerians what it has achieved, outline the concrete measures it is taking to address the country’s present day challenges, and demonstrate its commitment to improving the welfare of citizens rather than continually dragging the PDP into its own shortcomings.
“The PDP maintains that the economic challenges confronting Nigeria cannot be resolved by repeatedly blaming previous PDP-led administrations. While historical circumstances may provide context, they cannot serve as a permanent shield against accountability. Every administration must be judged by its policies, decisions, achievements, and, most importantly, the living conditions of the people it governs.”
Insisting that Nigerians were demanding practical solutions, affordable food, economic stability, and improved security, not endless political arguments and blame shifting, the PDP expressed confidence that Nigerians will judge political parties by their records, policies, and commitment to the welfare of the people.
“We believe that the growing desire among Nigerians for a return to PDP leadership reflects their yearning for better governance, improved living conditions, and a more secure and prosperous country.
“Our message to the APC is simple: stop the blame game and start taking responsibility. Nigerians deserve solutions, not excuses. The government in power must address the country’s challenges through concrete, measurable, and sustainable actions that will bring meaningful relief to citizens.
“The PDP is not responsible for the hunger Nigerians are experiencing today. The APC must own its record, address the nation’s challenges, and deliver on its promises to Nigerians. The government in power must answer for its stewardship and present a credible path towards economic recovery, food security, and a better standard of living for all Nigerians.” the factional opposition group declared
