The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) , on Monday accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC , of running down Nigeria’ s economy .
The party alleged that the country ’ s economy has been on a downward slide since the President took over . But the APC has constantly maintained that the current government is only cleaning the “ mess” left behind by the PDP government, led by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The PDP said it was urging the President Mohammadu Buhari -led APC administration to pay urgent attention to the management of the nation’ s economy . The opposition party expressed worry that the economy has remained on “ rapid fall ” since the last four months “ apparently due to the absence of clear -cut fiscal policy direction and an economic team to deal with the domestic and global challenges associated with a developing economy . ”
In a statement signed by PDP ’ s National Publicity Secretary , Chief Olisa Metuh, the party said : “ whereas the PDP is in full support of the President’ s efforts in tackling corruption and insurgency , the party is however concerned about the grave economic situation we now face, as well as indices from global economic watchers, which this administration has failed to give deserving attention , despite its predictable negative impact. ”
The PDP said as a responsible party , it is duty -bound , beyond politics , to draw the President’ s attention to the fact that under the prevailing circumstances , the nation is evidently heading to economic doldrums. “ Mr. President , this is no longer about politics and partisanship. It is about the economy of our dear nation and the well -being of the Nigerian citizens .
“ Recall that we have severally in the past , drawn attention to official reports showing that the unemployment situation in the country as well as inflation rate are growing at frightening dimensions , not to talk of the continued decline in domestic and direct foreign investments, all due to uncertainty created by the lack of economic direction of APC -led administration.
“ The situation has become even of utmost concern following the failure of this administration to articulate any interventionist policy at this critical moment , when credible global economic monitors have continued to predict that oil price may fall as low as $20 per barrel .
“ It is worrisome that whilst other countries are taking deliberate steps to enhance their investment profiles and hedge their economies at this time, the APC - led Federal Government has done nothing in that direction , but has centered on partisan politics and witch- hunt of perceived opponents, while the economy remains vulnerable and unattended to .
“ We caution strongly that this approach to governance is not healthy for our nation. Indeed , the time has come for Mr. President to end the apparent lethargy in his administration and take urgent step to set up a crack economic team of experts to immediately swing into action and salvage the situation by opening up all economic outlets, which have been stagnated in the last four months.
“ In managing this economy at this time, we urge Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to look beyond partisan politics and ensure that the policy frameworks and populist economic projects laid by the PDP administration, especially in the non -oil sectors are not allowed to rot , but adequately utilized for the good of all .
“ In this regard therefore, we wish to draw attention to various agricultural projects and programmes established by the PDP , especially in the northern states, such as various dams and irrigation projects , the e- wallet financial empowerment system to farmers, associated to the over 2 million direct farm jobs , as well as the Green Belt project under Presidential Initiative on Afforestation in Kano and 10 other northern states, all in line with PDP ’ s agenda to return the region as the food basket of the nation.
“ The PDP believes that in the interest of millions of Nigerians citizens who look up to the political class for direction , it is now imperative on the APC -led federal government to pay deserving attention to the economy and continue the policy of the past administration of opening the space for harnessing indigenous potentials.
“ Finally, we wish to reassure that the PDP , as a responsible party, will remain committed to providing credible and robust alternatives and views to government policies and programmes , in the general interest and wellbeing of the Nigerian people , ” the party said .
- PM News


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APC is gradually killing Nigeria?

But PDP, you guys actually killed Nigeria and as the Mourners were taking the Casket to the Cemetery, the APC came and performed a Miracle by raising Nigeria from the dead.

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@OP i see you played a fast one by changing the Topic of your post. Even Online, you PDP followers have no integrity.

Yeye Feeful!

My Ba3 Is Now Crying Ooooooooo

We know that already but some gullible fellows are still shouting Sai Buhari.

Leadership is not all about fighting corruption, it entails a lot but PA Buhari is focused only on probes.

He deals with expired and archaic awusa old men(saints) who don't even know the meaning of scale of preference in economics.

I'm wailing for NAIJA.

PDP still dey?

Waiting concernin mii, if d economy like make e flat afterall the 2nd coming of the Messiah is at hand...

****Space Booked***** So That Jobless Here Can See My Signature

Pdp please keep quiet ok we are at the top of the situation .....

By the way please what will be the gain of Amechi?


i wouldn`t like the situation in which we will be mourning him after suicide

Said it before, Nigerians should enter boat, follow Syrians go Europe.
Quote me and die

must they talk?

they should just relax and look naw.
at Least they nearly finish this country

Tears is a wonderful thing, it never dries off. Up wailers! Keep wailing!!

Forget APC and PDP differences, this is just the truth.

Buhari wey wan kill our economy go still resurrect d same economy, so make una relax

Now i know that these PDP guys are shameless, pathetic and shallow minded. How can they be wailing at the same time giving us clue on the economy they nearly grounded? In a saner clime these guys should have been in a hidden place reflecting on the disservice & tumor they've brought on this nation. At best they should be apologetic and call for patient as this present administration move to clean up the aurgen table.
The good news is that we might have an economic downturn presently but in the long run the economy will rebounce fully in an uprising.

These guys are shameless, seriously, are they not the ones that brought us to this situation with their 16years of misrule and 'directionlessness' while enriching their own bank account at the expense of the Nations. These dudes should keep their mouth shut even the journalists asking them questions should ne ashamed of himself.

we know this ...but it's just that...whether APC or PDP..they all the same...APCs failure will be so disastrous for Nigeria

The irony is that if the PDP did not loot our foreign reserves with impunity, and if they had prepared for today's low oil prices (the core cause of our present economic challenge) by diversifying the economy when oil prices were over $100/barrel, we would not be in this mess today.

PDP handed PMB a rotten tomato and are now complaining the salad is sour. Clueless hacks.

total amount of investors that has pulled out thier investment of on nigeria is abt $12 billion according to nigeria pilot news paper.. buharist calls it progress , i wailed and called it suffering and smiling....
Jobs loss is uncountable
Losses in nse unimaginable
if person like omenka sees no bad thing after 311 billion naira worth of investment was pulled out as result of jp morgan index decision and passing shot and obiageli were quick to comeout with an article trying to shield buhari from this and also nullifying the great impart of this sum of investment, then u will know we are surely going to wail till 2019

lincolnj88:
total amount of investors that has pulled out thier investment of on nigeria is abt $12 billion according to nigeria pilot news paper.. buharist calls it progress , i wailed and called it suffering and smiling....
Jobs loss is uncountable
Losses in nse unimaginable
if person like omenka sees no bad thing after 311 billion naira worth of investment was pulled out as result of jp morgan index decision and passing shot and obiageli were quick to comeout with an article trying to shield buhari from this and also nullifying the great impart of this sum of investment, then u will know we are surely going to wail till 2019

You can wail till eternity and wait for the government to spoonfeed you, that much is your prerogative.

When people like yourself see ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong in 16years of misrule by PDP but see everything wrong in 4months of APC leadership, then we have ABSOLUTELY no reason to join issues with folks like you.

Have a nice day.

omenka:
You can wail till eternity and wait for the government to spoonfeed you, that much is your prerogative.

When people like yourself see ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong in 16years of misrule by PDP but see everything wrong in 4months of APC leadership, then we have ABSOLUTELY no reason to join issues with folks like you.

Have a nice day.

"are you aware that tonyebarcanista is back?" Quote me anywhere.

omenka:
You can wail till eternity and wait for the government to spoonfeed you, that much is your prerogative.

When people like yourself see ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong in 16years of misrule by PDP but see everything wrong in 4months of APC leadership, then we have ABSOLUTELY no reason to join issues with folks like you.

Have a nice day.

dem don pay u ur 5k ....

lincolnj88:
dem don pay u ur 5k ....

Yes they have. You got any problems with that??

Ok