The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government at both the state and federal levels, accusing it of poor governance and of relying on propaganda while citizens grapple with economic hardship.
In a statement on Sunday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Prince Christopher Odianarewo, the PDP responded to recent remarks by APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo, describing them as “unsolicited commentary” and urging the ruling party to focus on governance rather than the internal affairs of opposition parties.
Odianarewo said it was ironic for the APC to comment on the state of the PDP while, according to him, Nigerians are experiencing one of the most challenging economic periods in the country’s history.
“The APC in Lagos and at the centre should be more concerned with addressing the hardship faced by Nigerians rather than interfering in the affairs of the PDP,” the statement said.
The PDP accused the ruling party of presiding over economic difficulties that have worsened the cost of living and reduced the ability of many Nigerians to afford basic necessities.
According to the opposition party, public resources in Lagos State have not been effectively utilised to improve infrastructure and social welfare, alleging that governance has largely favoured a select political elite.
The statement also criticised what it described as institutional decline, citing challenges such as traffic congestion, deteriorating road conditions and rising living costs as evidence of governance shortcomings.
The PDP further dismissed the APC’s claims about divisions within opposition parties, arguing that such remarks were intended to distract from governance challenges.
“If the APC had spent half the energy it uses monitoring the PDP on actually governing Lagos State, many of the challenges confronting residents would have been addressed,” Odianarewo said.
Despite the criticism, the PDP maintained that it was repositioning itself to offer Nigerians an alternative political platform ahead of future elections.
“The PDP is not expiring; it is reinventing and refining itself to rescue Nigerians from the current situation,” the statement added.
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