Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Bola Tinubu and his party, All Progressives Congress, APC, of implementing anti-people policies that have made it difficult for many people to celebrate Sallah.
The PDP’s criticisms came as Tinubu clocked one month in the saddle.
PDP also commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of “most harrowing economic hardship under the APC Federal Government”.
The party urged them to reinforce their patience, hope and trust in God, despite the prevailing economic, social and security challenges.
The party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, said: “Our party charges Nigerians not to allow the hardship and sense of uncertainty they face at the moment to make them lose sight of the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir; the demand for selflessness, absolute trust and submission to the will, authority and command of Allah in all issues of life.
“The PDP describes as heart-rending that Nigerians are currently undergoing the most harrowing economic hardship under the APC-led Federal Government which continues to impose life discounting policies, with attendant hardship, on the people without verifiable plans for relief.
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“Our party is deeply worried by the worsening economic crisis, astronomical increase in cost of essential goods and services, collapse of the purchasing power of citizens and scorching economic distress on millions of families across the country.
“It is saddening that on an occasion like this, millions of Nigerians are observing the period in frustration as they cannot afford the basic necessities to celebrate with their loved ones.
“Many cannot express their affection by travel-ing to visit or even share with their family members and friends all because of hardship and insensitive policies imposed by the APC government.
“The PDP, however, urges Nigerians not to despair but use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to further unite in love, support and care for one another at this critical time.”
The Presidency in response said PDP was envious of the ruling party’s achievements within three weeks.
The Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, also said it was expected that the PDP that allegedly lacked the mental capacity and managerial acumen while in charge of government for 16 years would say worse things in days to come.
Alake said: “They (PDP) will say that, they will even say worse. That is very mild coming from them. We expect them to say worse because all the time they were in government, they lacked the gut, mental capacity, physical resourcefulness and vision to do what the government has done or accomplished within three short weeks.
“What they could not do in 16 years of holding the presidency of this country, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration did within three short weeks. So what do you expect them to say?
“They lacked that mental capacity, physical wherewithal, and managerial acumen to achieve those bold goals, so they have to be envious. So, it is normal, it is natural. If I were you, there is no news in what they have said. It is expected.”
