The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have exchanged criticisms over Nigeria’s economic situation, with the ruling party defending President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and the opposition accusing the administration of worsening the hardship faced by citizens.
The parties stated their positions during separate appearances by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, and ADC Presidential Campaign Council Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Morka defended the Tinubu administration’s economic policies, arguing that the reforms had laid the foundation for economic recovery.
He also said the APC was taking the 2027 general election seriously and would mobilise support across the country, despite its confidence in the party’s political structure and performance since the 2023 elections.
However, Ologbondiyan criticised the government over rising living costs, arguing that Nigerians were struggling with the impact of its economic policies.
The ADC spokesman accused the ruling party of prioritising political power over the welfare of citizens, particularly amid rising food prices, insecurity and other economic challenges.
The exchange comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general election, with the economy emerging as a major issue in their campaigns.
The ADC has promised to make reducing the cost of living a priority if elected, while the APC has maintained that the government’s reforms are intended to stabilise the economy and support long-term recovery.
