APC is a “coalition of power-grabbers, looters” – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a sharp rebuke of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), labeling it as a “coalition of power-grabbers, treasury looters, and manipulators.”

According to the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the APC’s leadership is focused on “grabbing, snatching, and running off with Nigeria’s resources,” leaving millions of Nigerians to suffer the consequences.

The PDP also condemned the APC for its recent criticisms of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who has openly spoken about the economic hardship citizens are experiencing under the APC-led government.

The party described these attacks as “reckless, insensitive, and an arrogant display of failure”.

Ologunagba said: “The APC’s attack on Governor Makinde confirms that they are jittery as their days are numbered.

“Nigerians have seen through the APC lies, manipulations, and suppressive policies that demonstrate incompetence in governance.

“Governor Makinde remains a credible and effective leader, evident in his numerous development projects for the people of Oyo State.

“His work alongside other PDP governors demonstrates his commitment to development, democracy, and resisting the APC’s scheme to turn Nigeria into a one-party state.”

Ologunagba expressed outrage at the APC’s assertion that Nigeria is “on the cusp of prosperity” amid rampant insecurity, economic hardship, and deteriorating infrastructure, all allegedly brought on by APC’s “anti-people policies.” He added, “It’s absurd for the APC to think it can deceive Nigerians with false claims of performance when it has failed on all fronts, undoing the progress made during the PDP’s 16 years in power.”

He further criticized the economic decline under the APC, stating, “The Naira, which traded at N168 to the Dollar under the PDP, now exchanges at almost N2,000 per Dollar. Petrol prices have soared from N87 per liter to over N1,500, a bag of rice has risen from N8,000 to over N100,000, and the cost of staple foods like beans and garri has skyrocketed.”

Ologunagba accused APC leaders of “looting the nation’s treasury to fund their lavish lifestyles” while Nigerians face unprecedented hardship.

He suggested that the APC’s recent personal attacks and data manipulation indicate desperation as 2027 approaches.

He concluded, “The APC should acknowledge its failures and prepare to exit in February 2027.

“The PDP, backed by Nigerians, will end the APC’s political journey, putting this contraption where it belongs — in political oblivion.”