Peter Obi recently tweeted that Nigeria will not achieve a “peaceful and secure society” until politics is viewed as a service to the people, criticizing current leadership for prioritizing personal luxuries over national development. This comment drew sharp criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), which accused Obi of inciting anger against President Bola Tinubu’s administration with what it described as false and manipulative narratives.
In a statement issued on July 23, 2024, APC spokesperson Felix Morka condemned Obi’s remarks, calling them an attempt to inflame public sentiment and mobilize outrage against the APC government. Morka argued that Obi’s claim that Nigeria’s economic difficulties stem from the nine years of APC leadership was a “revisionist” and “deliberately misleading” assessment.
The APC emphasized that economic challenges are a global issue and criticized Obi for not acknowledging the complexity of Nigeria’s economic problems. The party highlighted recent positive economic indicators, including over $20 billion in foreign investment, a record ₦6.52 trillion trade surplus in the first quarter of 2024, and a significant increase in foreign reserves. The APC also defended President Tinubu’s administration, citing efforts in infrastructure development, social welfare, agricultural advancements, and national security improvements.
The APC argued that Obi’s criticisms were politically motivated and overlooked the administration’s achievements and efforts to address the country’s economic challenges.