2027: APC, ADC in war of words over economic hardship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are engaged in a clash of words over Nigeria's economic challenges ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman for the ADC, has criticized the APC for ruining the lives of Nigerians with its policies. In response, Felix Morka, the APC's spokesman, accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of exacerbating the country's economic issues.

During a discussion on News Central’s Breakfast Central, Abdullahi argued that the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration have worsened the living conditions of Nigerians. He likened the current strategy to attempting to fill a pothole, only to end up destroying the entire road. Abdullahi stressed that government policies should be evaluated based on their impact on the lives of Nigerians, rather than the claims made by the government. He emphasized the importance of admitting when a solution fails.

Morka dismissed Abdullahi's criticism, attributing Nigeria's economic problems to Atiku Abubakar, the ADC's presidential candidate. He accused Atiku of poor leadership, suggesting that his tenure contributed to the country's economic decline. Morka alleged that the government under Atiku wasted $16 billion earmarked for power projects.

He highlighted that the APC government is now attempting to rectify the issues created by previous administrations, including the one Atiku was part of. Morka pointed out that Atiku "left a sordid record of performance; destroyed Nigeria's national assets; created the economic void that governments since then have been trying to fill; squandered 16 billion US dollars meant to provide electricity."