The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to immediately review their policies, which it describes as harmful to Nigerians. This appeal comes in response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country.
In a statement on Thursday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba highlighted the reasons behind the protests, attributing them to the APC government’s perceived arrogance and insensitivity towards citizens’ hardships. He emphasized that the protests could have been avoided if the government had taken steps to address the current economic difficulties.
Ologunagba stated, “Nigerians can recall that the PDP on several occasions offered advice on the state of the economy to the APC government, the most recent being the PDP’s statement on June 6, 2024, wherein it urged that ‘President Tinubu should listen to the heartbeat of Nigerians.
There is hunger and destitution in the land. The reaction of a hungry people is better imagined! Mr. President, please act now.’ Sadly, these counsels did not receive the expected consideration resulting in the current situation.”
The PDP criticized the APC for allegedly instigating violence through hoodlums to justify a crackdown on protesters, further escalating tensions. The statement underscored the rising poverty rate, with over 120 million Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities due to the administration’s policies.
The PDP pointed to two major policies it believes are responsible for the economic crisis: the abrupt increase in petroleum prices and the arbitrary floating of the Naira without adequate measures to protect the populace. These policies, according to the PDP, have led to a significant depreciation of the Naira, soaring fuel prices, high inflation, unemployment, and the closure of businesses.
The statement detailed the severe impact on everyday life, with the cost of food items skyrocketing. “A bag of rice sells for over N85,000; a bag of beans goes for N150,000; a measure of garri now sells for N1,500 while a measure of cooking oil which sold for N1,200 now sells for N12,000 with prices of all food items increasing daily,” the PDP highlighted.
The opposition party also accused the APC officials of misappropriating public funds for luxury expenditures while the majority of Nigerians suffer. It cited the alleged secret payment of N5.4 trillion for fuel subsidy in 2024 as particularly concerning, despite the president’s announcement of an end to the subsidy.
The PDP called for President Tinubu to address the nation directly, announce major policy reviews, and investigate the alleged looting of subsidy and palliative funds. It also urged the reduction of luxury expenditures within the government and the redirection of resources towards providing essential commodities for Nigerians.
Finally, the PDP appealed to Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding while pursuing good governance in the country.
 has called on President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to immediately review their){kind=link}