Wike-Backed PDP Faction Rebukes Tinubu Over Blaming Opposition for Economic Hardship

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that the opposition caused economic hardship in Nigeria, made at an APC campaign event in Kaduna. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said the APC government must accept responsibility and take practical steps to make food affordable, create jobs, improve security and lower transport costs. The PDP also called for a credible economic recovery and food-security plan, saying its 16 years in government do not excuse the current administration’s shortcomings.