The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of plunging Nigeria into what it described as a “melancholic abyss of insecurity, economic collapse, and democratic erosion.”
This comes on the heels of the PDP’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, May 27.
A strongly-worded communiqué released after the meeting, and signed by the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, outlined the party’s concerns over the state of the nation.
According to the communique: “NEC expresses serious concern over the sorry and melancholic state of affairs of the nation under the present administration.”
The party criticized the APC government for the worsening security situation in the country, citing rampant banditry, kidnapping, wanton killings, and the invasion of communities.
The PDP blamed President Tinubu for what it called a failure to fulfill his constitutional responsibilities, attributing the crisis to gross negligence and inaction.
The NEC also delivered its verdict on the economy under Tinubu’s leadership, alleging that “ill-advised and ill-implemented policies” have driven Nigerians into extreme poverty and suffering.
“Fuel price hikes, arbitrary electricity tariffs, and a barrage of unexplained taxes have triggered the collapse of the productive sector, closure of millions of businesses, and mass unemployment,” the statement said.
The party warned that rising criminality and widespread despair now define daily life for the average citizen.
The PDP further alleged that the APC administration is characterized by “policy inconsistency, wholesale corruption, massive treasury-looting, budget padding and diversion of public funds.”
These issues, the party claimed, have led to “infrastructural retrogression and investor flight.”
The communiqué also warned of a “grand plot” by the APC to transform Nigeria into a one-party totalitarian state.
“The Tinubu-led APC is orchestrating a sinister plot to annihilate opposition parties through threats, siege, and outright intimidation. This is a clear sign of the APC’s mortal fear of an inevitable electoral defeat in 2027.”
Despite the political climate however, the PDP reaffirmed its resilience and unity, announcing that its National Convention will be held from Thursday, August 28 to Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The NEC ratified the Zoning and Convention Committees, with key leadership roles assigned to governors Douye Diri, Dauda Lawal, Caleb Mutfwang, Ahmadu Fintiri, Ademola Adeleke, and Peter Mbah.
Also, the NEC acknowledged receipt of a resolution from the South East Zonal Executive concerning the party’s National Secretary.
The matter has been scheduled for discussion at the next NEC meeting on June 30.
The Acting Chairman Damagum reassured Nigerians that the PDP remains the country’s best alternative.
“Our Party reaffirms its belief in democracy, rule of law, and the supremacy of the will of the people. We are poised to rescue Nigeria from the vicious grip of the APC. The time is now,” Damagum stated.