PDP lacks the capability to serve as an effective opposition – APC’s defense of Tinubu’s New Year address

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year Message. The PDP had dismissed the message as lacking assurance on the socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians.

The APC, in response, accused the PDP of displaying ignorance or willful blindness to the administration’s efforts to promote sustainable growth and development.

The APC listed the concerns raised by Tinubu in his broadcast, including issues such as power and energy challenges, refining petroleum products locally, creating jobs, improving the business environment, tackling insecurity, ensuring food security, implementing a new minimum wage, and more.

The APC urged Nigerians to support President Tinubu as he works towards improving living conditions for all.

The excerpt states that the Peoples Democratic Party’s dismissal of President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message reflects their inability to serve as a sensible and credible opposition party. It emphasizes that democratic opposition politics should not involve incivility or baseless accusations, but rather a comprehensive understanding of social and economic policies. The irrationality displayed by the PDP is seen as a detriment to democracy.

In contrast, President Tinubu’s New Year address is praised for its measured and presidential tone, as well as its alignment with the purpose and occasion of the speech.

The President acknowledges the challenges faced by citizens and expresses commitment to addressing them. The message resonated with Nigerians, as it reassured them of the administration’s dedication to resolving power and energy issues, refining petroleum products locally, and reducing the cost of living.