Stop attacking Obi, tackle Nigerians' struggling – NDC tells APC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has requested the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government to cease attacking its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and concentrate on addressing the financial hardship dealing with Nigerians.

In an announcement issued on Thursday and signed by the Spokesperson of the NDC National Campaign Council, Dr Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the celebration stated the federal government must be extra involved about enhancing the dwelling situations of Nigerians.

It described statistics as vital instruments for measuring progress, figuring out failures and guiding public insurance policies, including {that a} authorities assured in its efficiency ought to welcome scrutiny.

“The government and its supporters would rather attack the messenger and throw cheap shots than address the real issues,” the assertion stated.

The NDC cited will increase within the costs of important commodities, together with petrol, rice, cement and bread, as proof of the financial difficulties dealing with Nigerians.

According to the celebration, petrol, which offered for a median of N238.11 per litre in May 2023, now prices between N1,300 and N1,435 per litre in 2026.

It additionally claimed that the worth of a 50kg bag of rice had elevated from between N35,000 and N40,000 in mid-2023 to between N50,000 and N90,000, relying on the model and market.

The celebration additional stated a 50kg bag of cement, which offered for between N4,010 and N5,300 in 2023, now prices between N10,500 and N15,000, whereas the worth of bread had risen from between N500 and N700 to between N1,200 and N2,000.

“The cost of renting houses in major cities, particularly Lagos and Abuja, has also risen by between 80 and 120 per cent,” the celebration stated.

The NDC challenged the Federal Government to publish its personal figures, clarify the methodology used and establish any errors in Obi’s evaluation.

The celebration additionally urged the federal government to be taught from growing nations akin to Bangladesh, Vietnam, Rwanda, Morocco and India, which it stated had recorded progress in poverty discount and financial growth.

The celebration urged the federal government to deal with issues concerning the nation’s financial efficiency forward of the 2027 normal elections, together with poverty ranges, enterprise development and the security of residents.

“Nigerians deserved leaders who were ready to learn, adopt practical solutions and take responsibility for their actions,” the celebration added.