The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of reversing Nigeria’s economic progress, claiming that the country was Africa’s largest economy and the continent’s leading investment destination when the PDP left power in 2015.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the assertion on Wednesday during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja.
Ologunagba said that under the PDP’s leadership, Nigeria witnessed significant growth in both economic and social sectors, achievements which he claimed have been eroded in the last decade.
“We had an economy that was number one in Africa, and by the time the PDP left government in 2015, our economy was worth over $600 billion,” he said.
“Nigeria was the number one destination for foreign capital investment, and all of that has been rolled back in the last 10 years.”
The PDP spokesman lamented that the country’s economy and governance had deteriorated under the APC, leaving citizens nostalgic about the PDP era.
Ologunagba stated that many Nigerians now look back fondly at the PDP’s years in power, describing it as a period of democratic stability, rule of law, and economic development.
“Nigerians are looking back at the PDP’s record with nostalgia, recalling an era of democratic governance and economic growth,” he added.
He emphasized that the PDP remains a party built on internal democracy, known for respecting due process and encouraging open dialogue among its members.
Ologunagba also highlighted the importance of the PDP’s forthcoming national convention, noting that the exercise is crucial for strengthening democracy and ensuring the party remains the standard-bearer of good governance.
“Our national convention is essential for maintaining democracy in Nigeria,” he said.
“Nigerians are closely watching the PDP’s activities to ensure it remains well-organised and transparent.”
He added that after a decade under APC rule, Nigerians are now in a better position to compare both administrations and judge which party has truly delivered for the country.
Ologunagba reaffirmed the party’s readiness to reclaim power, stating that the PDP remains the only platform capable of restoring hope, unity, and prosperity to Nigeria.
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