The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has acknowledged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies have contributed to the worsening economic conditions in the country. This admission was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, in response to a statement from Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former national vice chairman (North West) of the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Lukman had criticized the APC, accusing it of failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians. He argued that both the current administration under Tinubu and the previous administration led by former President Muhammadu Buhari had failed to fulfill their campaign promises. In his statement, Lukman called on opposition leaders to unite in their efforts to challenge the APC in the 2027 elections.
In a reply, Morka defended President Tinubu’s administration, stating that while the reforms have indeed increased economic hardship, they are necessary for long-term recovery. He emphasized that Tinubu is undertaking bold steps to fix what he described as the “long broken economy” of the country.
Morka’s statement reads, “The APC-led administration of President Tinubu is taking bold measures to reset our country’s long broken economy, improve national security and restore the country to wholesome and sustainable development. No doubt, these inevitable reforms have increased economic hardship for our people. In fact, the unwillingness of previous administrations to undertake these reforms and tackle the problems at their roots is the reason the economy has remained in the doldrums for a long time.”
According to Morka, these difficult decisions are essential to put Nigeria on a path toward sustainable development, even though they may come with immediate challenges for the population. The APC remains firm in its belief that the long-term benefits of the reforms will outweigh the current hardships being experienced across the country.