The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have exacerbated the financial difficulties faced by Nigerians.
This admission was made in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, in response to criticisms from former APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Salihu Mohammed Lukman.
Lukman had previously criticized both Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to fulfill their campaign promises, arguing that their policies had deepened economic woes. He urged opposition leaders to unite in an effort to challenge the APC in the 2027 elections.
In his rebuttal, Morka defended Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing that the president is undertaking much-needed reforms to revive Nigeria’s faltering economy. However, Morka admitted that these measures have led to increased economic hardship.
“The APC-led administration of President Tinubu is taking bold steps to fix a long-broken economy, improve security, and lay the foundation for sustainable development. These reforms, while necessary, have undoubtedly caused short-term pain,” Morka said in the statement.
He further explained that previous administrations had avoided such difficult decisions, allowing economic problems to fester. “It would have been easy for President Tinubu to follow in their footsteps, postponing the inevitable reckoning. But in line with his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, he has chosen to address these generational issues head-on for the benefit of future generations,” Morka added.
On Lukman’s criticism, Morka dismissed it as attention-seeking behavior, claiming the former party official was desperate for political relevance. “Lukman’s insatiable hunger for attention has led him to become a discordant voice, seeking relevance by attacking the party and its leadership,” Morka stated.
While the APC stands by Tinubu’s vision for economic reform, the party’s acknowledgment of the increased hardship highlights the significant challenges the current administration faces as it seeks to steer Nigeria towards recovery.
