The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over attempts to blame it for the hunger and economic hardship confronting Nigerians, urging the Federal Government to take responsibility and provide practical solutions.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, stated this on Monday in Abuja while reacting to comments reportedly made by the APC Publicity Secretary, Felix Moka, during a television programme.
Mohammed also cited similar remarks reportedly made by President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna during the flag-off of his 2027 re-election campaign.
He described the comments as attempts by the ruling party to evade responsibility and divert public attention from the challenges facing Nigerians under the APC-led administration.
“Our message to the APC is simple: stop the blame game and start taking responsibility. Nigerians deserve solutions, not excuses,” he said.
The PDP spokesman urged the Federal Government to implement concrete, measurable and sustainable policies capable of easing the economic burden on citizens.
Mohammed challenged the ruling party to explain its plans to make food affordable, support farmers and strengthen local food production, noting that Nigerians needed practical measures to address the rising cost of living.
He also called on the government to outline its strategies for creating jobs, improving security, fighting corruption, increasing electricity supply, reducing transportation costs and restoring the purchasing power of ordinary citizens.
According to him, the government must account for its stewardship and present a credible roadmap towards economic recovery, food security and improved living standards.
The PDP spokesman acknowledged that the Tinubu administration might have recorded some achievements but rejected the use of the party’s 16 years in power as a blanket justification for the current economic difficulties.
Mohammed further argued that Nigeria’s economic difficulties could not be resolved through repeated accusations against previous administrations.
According to him, every administration should be assessed based on its policies, achievements and the living conditions of the people it governs.
He added that Nigerians were demanding practical solutions to rising food prices, economic instability and insecurity rather than prolonged political arguments.
