Hardship: Wike backed PDP knocks Tinubu, APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), supported by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for attributing the nation's current hardships to the opposition. At the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna Township Stadium on Saturday, Tinubu claimed that his government was working to eradicate the hardship caused by the opposition.

However, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, refuted Tinubu's comments, asserting that the opposition, particularly the PDP, is not responsible for the country's challenges and urging the APC to acknowledge its own responsibilities. The PDP sees these statements as attempts to evade accountability and divert public focus from pressing issues under the APC-led administration.

Facts checked include the authenticity of a video of Tinubu shaking hands with dignitaries using his left hand, which has been deemed fake, and a court dismissal of El-Rufai's 'no-case' submission. The PDP suggests that instead of engaging in blame games, the APC should outline its plans to address the nation's economic challenges, such as making food affordable, supporting farmers, promoting local food production, creating jobs, enhancing security, combating corruption, improving electricity supply, reducing transportation costs, and restoring citizens' purchasing power.

The party emphasizes that Nigeria's economic problems cannot be solved by repeatedly blaming past PDP-led administrations and calls on the current government to justify its policies, achievements, and commitment to improving the welfare of citizens. The PDP maintains that Nigerians are seeking practical solutions, affordable food, economic stability, and improved security, and they remain confident that voters will judge political parties based on their records, policies, and dedication to the people's welfare.