The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address, accusing him of offering no real hope for the future of Nigeria.
In a statement released on Wednesday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba described the president’s speech as “self-satisfying” and “disconnected” from the dire realities faced by citizens.
The opposition party lamented that, despite calls from the PDP and other concerned citizens, Tinubu’s address failed to present a clear path forward or offer solutions to the country’s growing economic challenges. Ologunagba emphasized that the speech underscored the administration’s lack of concern for the widespread hardship gripping the nation.
“Nigerians were left shocked and disappointed as President Tinubu’s speech did nothing to address the key issues plaguing the country.
There was no mention of how to tackle the soaring cost of living, the persistent fuel price hikes, or the alarming rise in hunger and poverty,” the statement said.
The PDP spokesperson further criticized the speech for its failure to offer any actionable plans for addressing critical sectors such as electricity, oil and gas, infrastructure, and food production.
He noted that the address only highlighted the administration’s insensitivity to the struggles of everyday Nigerians.
“Once again, President Tinubu’s message reflects the APC’s lack of empathy for the pain of the people. There was no concrete policy proposal to address the ongoing crises in sectors that directly affect the lives of Nigerians,” Ologunagba added.
As Nigerians continue to face mounting economic challenges, the PDP’s response underscores the deepening divide between the ruling party and the opposition, with the former calling for a more focused and solution-oriented approach from the government.
“It was also pathetically devoid of a precise plan to address unemployment through strategic investment to stimulate multisectoral small and medium scale enterprises in the country,” Ologunagba said.
“If indeed the APC administration has the interest of Nigerians at heart, the New Year address would have made definite pronouncements on the price of fuel, especially given that with deft, transparent, and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage, national refining capacity, and effective policing of our borders, Nigerians should not pay more than N350 per litre for petrol within the country.
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“In any case, from the speech, it is clear that the Tinubu-led APC administration lacks the expected patriotic commitment as well as the required capacity, competence, and skills to effectively harness and manage the resources of the nation for the good of the citizens.
“Moreover, President Tinubu’s claim in the speech that Nigerians placed their confidence in him as their president is ludicrous and shows that he is disconnected from the reality of his abysmal perception among Nigerians.”
The PDP spokesperson further stated that Nigerians have lost confidence in President Tinubu’s administration and have already shifted their focus, “anxiously anticipating the next elections that will bring an end to the nightmare the APC has inflicted on our nation.”
He urged Tinubu to heed the concerns of Nigerians and redirect his attention to the core responsibilities of governance — prioritizing the welfare and security of the people.
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