Breaking News: PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 64th Independence Day speech, labeling it as lacking substance and filled with exaggerated claims of success. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the party expressed disappointment in the president’s failure to address critical national issues like economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and hunger, which continue to plague the country....CONTINUE READING>>>

The PDP argued that Tinubu’s speech downplayed the severity of Nigeria’s challenges, particularly in stating that only 10% of the population faces hunger, whereas millions of Nigerians struggle daily with poverty and hunger. Continue Reading>>>

They accused the president of offering empty assurances on economic recovery, failing to lower fuel prices, boost employment, or stabilize the naira, thereby reflecting a disconnection between the government and the citizens.

The opposition party further criticized the APC-led administration for ignoring calls to address growing democratic concerns, including election malpractices and the curbing of citizens’ rights. The PDP called for President Tinubu to engage directly with Nigerians and review government policies that they believe are worsening the people’s suffering. Continue Reading>>>