The All Progressives Congress (APC) swiftly countered criticisms from Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai about President Tinubu’s economic agenda.
Meanwhile, these opposition leaders had denounced rising poverty during Amaechi’s birthday lecture.
APC spokesman Felix Morka strongly rejected these accusations as politically driven attacks.
Furthermore, he noted the critics’ collective 24-year governance record failed to deliver meaningful anti-poverty reforms. Specifically, Amaechi’s lengthy tenure as Speaker, Governor and Minister produced minimal poverty reduction.
The ruling party vigorously defended its economic reforms, highlighting tangible results from subsidy removal and exchange rate unification. Consequently, these measures reduced corruption while stimulating investment inflows and industrial growth. Simultaneously, the Dangote Refinery generated thousands of jobs alongside higher minimum wages.
Additionally, the APC criticized Atiku and Peter Obi for resisting policies disrupting import-dependent systems that enriched them. Although acknowledging temporary hardships, Morka stressed these reforms prioritize sustainable development over political expediency.
Recent data confirms the administration’s progress, showing Nigeria achieved 4.6% GDP growth – the highest in ten years. Despite global oil price declines, local industries expanded while exports increased significantly. The APC maintains these indicators validate its economic strategy.
Transitioning forward, the party urges national unity behind production-focused policies for long-term prosperity. While opponents attack the reforms, the administration remains committed to structural economic transformation. Ultimately, officials believe current sacrifices will yield widespread benefits in coming years.
The APC noted expanding infrastructure investments across critical sectors alongside rising exports as evidence of the reforms’ success.
As the political debate continues, the ruling party called for national unity behind policies designed to build a production-based economy. The statement concluded by reaffirming commitment to transformative governance while dismissing opposition rhetoric as attempts to preserve outdated systems that failed ordinary citizens. With Nigeria at a crucial development crossroads, public attention remains focused on how these reforms will ultimately impact living standards and economic stability nationwide.
The APC maintains that its policies are laying foundations for long-term prosperity, challenging critics to present constructive alternatives rather than what it describes as self-serving complaints from former leaders who had their opportunity to enact change. The administration expresses confidence that current difficulties will give way to broader benefits as the economic transformation progresses in coming years.
