The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a sharp critique of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the government of poor economic management and governance amid growing public hardship.
The statement, released by PDP Publicity Secretary Christopher Odianarewo, directly responds to recent remarks from the APC’s state spokesperson, Seye Oladejo. The PDP labeled Oladejo’s comments as unfounded, urging the APC to focus on addressing the economic challenges affecting Lagos residents and Nigerians nationwide.
According to the opposition party, the APC-led administration is presiding over one of the country’s most difficult economic periods. “The APC in Lagos and at the centre should be more concerned with covering their faces in collective shame rather than acting as busy bodies in the internal affairs of the PDP,” the statement read.
The PDP alleges that APC policies have exacerbated poverty and increased the cost of living. It claims public funds are mismanaged while critical infrastructure, particularly roads, remains in a state of disrepair. The party linked this infrastructural decline to broader governance failures, suggesting it contributes to a rising tide of youth emigration.
The statement vows that the PDP is not a fading political force but is instead restructuring and strengthening its internal systems for future elections. “The PDP is not expiring; it is reinventing and refining itself to rescue Nigerians from the stranglehold of the APC,” Odianarewo stated.
This public exchange highlights the intensifying political rivalry in Nigeria’s commercial hub, where the APC has maintained control for over two decades. The PDP’s critique focuses on tangible issues like infrastructure and economic pressure, framing them as evidence of systemic mismanagement. As preparations for future electoral contests begin, such statements underscore the opposition’s strategy of positioning itself as a viable alternative by directly challenging the ruling party’s record on governance and the economy.
