"APC Is A Disgrace": PDP Slams Tinubu’s Administration, Calls Him “Bad Market” as Public Discontent Grows Nationwide

 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a fierce criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, labelling his presidency as a monumental error in Nigeria's democratic history. The opposition party declared that Tinubu's administration has not only failed to deliver on promises but has also deepened the nation's socio-economic crisis, leaving citizens grappling with hardship and insecurity.

At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, delivered a blistering critique of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that Tinubu has rapidly become politically toxic, losing support across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Ologunagba didn’t mince words as he described the president as a “bad market” in Nigerian politics, warning that no patriotic citizen should consider voting for Tinubu again. According to him, the nation has experienced a sharp decline under the current leadership, prompting a widespread yearning for change.

Echoes of dissatisfaction have been heard from various corners of the country, with rising inflation, an unstable exchange rate, fuel subsidy removal fallout, and escalating insecurity fueling widespread frustration. The PDP believes this discontent provides fertile ground for its resurgence.

“We are not speaking out of political bitterness but out of genuine concern for Nigeria’s future. This government has failed Nigerians on all measurable fronts. The suffering in the land is real, and the leadership is either oblivious or indifferent to it,” Ologunagba stated emphatically.

He pointed to the growing cost of living, an overwhelmed healthcare system, and a fragile economy as indicators of failed governance under the APC. The PDP spokesman insisted that the ruling party has not only betrayed its electoral promises but has also eroded the public’s confidence in democratic institutions.

Despite recent defections and internal wranglings that have plagued the PDP, Ologunagba downplayed the developments, asserting that the core structure and ideology of the party remain intact. He argued that the defections were not reflective of mass dissatisfaction within the PDP but were rather isolated decisions driven by personal interests.

“Our party is not losing its grip; the people who truly form the PDP are staying put. Those who left did so out of self-interest, not because of any failure of the party,” he added. “We are built from the grassroots. There is no community in Nigeria that doesn’t have PDP representation.”

Ologunagba also addressed the formation of a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that while political realignments are natural in a democratic space, none of them hold the weight or reach of the PDP.

Highlighting PDP’s preparedness for the 2027 elections, he emphasized the party’s nationwide appeal and readiness to offer Nigerians an alternative to what he described as “failed leadership.” He argued that the electorate is more politically aware than ever and is unlikely to fall for propaganda or cosmetic policies in the next election cycle.

“This government is a one-term project. Nigerians have seen enough, and they are fed up. No amount of manipulation or media spin can cover the truth. Tinubu's presidency has caused more harm than good, and the people know it,” he asserted.

The PDP, according to Ologunagba, is already retooling its strategy and reconnecting with Nigerians at all levels. The party plans to deepen engagement with citizens, civil society, and grassroots organizations to consolidate its base and amplify the voice of the common man.

He called on well-meaning Nigerians, civil groups, and political stakeholders to rally around the PDP in a collective effort to rescue the country from what he described as “economic mismanagement and political insensitivity.”

With barely two years into Tinubu's term, political tensions are already simmering as various parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 electoral contest. The PDP’s strong language signals an aggressive early start to the campaign season, hinting at a battle that may redefine Nigeria's political landscape.

Although the presidency and the APC have yet to respond to the PDP’s latest statements, it is expected that the ruling party will counter with its own narrative in the coming days. However, with growing economic pressures and public frustration, the road ahead for Tinubu’s administration looks increasingly uncertain.