PDP To APC: Stop Blaming Us For Hunger, Take Responsibility For Nigeria’s Hardship

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to take responsibility for Nigeria’s economic challenges, insisting that the opposition party is not responsible for the hunger and hardship currently confronting citizens.

The PDP made the position known in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, in response to comments by the APC’s spokesperson and President Bola Tinubu blaming previous administrations for some of the country’s problems.

The opposition party described the remarks as an attempt by the APC to evade responsibility and divert public attention from the economic difficulties Nigerians are experiencing under its administration.

It urged the Federal Government to focus on making food affordable, supporting farmers, boosting domestic food production, creating jobs and improving security rather than engaging in political exchanges over past administrations.

The PDP also called for measures to address corruption, improve electricity supply, reduce transportation costs and restore the purchasing power of ordinary Nigerians.

While acknowledging that the Tinubu administration had recorded some achievements, the party said such recognition should not be interpreted as an endorsement of all government policies or an acceptance of attempts to attribute current economic difficulties to previous PDP-led governments.

“After more than 10 years in office, Nigerians deserve answers, not excuses,” the party said, urging the APC to explain its achievements and outline concrete measures to address the country’s challenges.

The PDP argued that although the policies and circumstances of previous administrations could provide historical context, they should not serve as a permanent justification for the shortcomings of the government currently in power.

It maintained that every administration should be assessed on the basis of its policies, decisions, achievements and the living conditions of the people.

The party further claimed that Nigerians were demanding practical solutions to rising living costs, food insecurity and worsening security concerns rather than continued political arguments over which administration was responsible for the country’s difficulties.

The PDP also expressed confidence that voters would assess political parties based on their records, policies and commitment to public welfare, arguing that the desire for improved living conditions could strengthen calls for a return to PDP leadership.

The opposition party concluded by urging the APC to stop shifting blame and demonstrate accountability through measurable and sustainable policies capable of improving food security, economic stability and the standard of living.

“The PDP is not responsible for the hunger Nigerians are experiencing today,” the statement said, insisting that the government in power must account for its performance and present a credible path towards economic recovery.