Nigeria needs continuity, not reset, APC slams Obi over criticism

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi's remarks regarding President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms. The APC insists that Nigeria requires policy continuity rather than a fundamental reset of its economic direction, especially with the 2027 general elections approaching.

Reacting to Obi's interview on Channels Television, where he suggested Tinubu should step aside and described the administration's agenda as one of "failure and renewed hopelessness," APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, stated that the Tinubu administration has laid a solid foundation for economic recovery. He urged Nigerians to support the consolidation of ongoing reforms instead of embarking on what he termed "another political experiment."

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The priority for Nigeria should be the consolidation of ongoing economic gains, not the laying of a new foundation.

Arodiogbu defended key reforms, such as the removal of fuel subsidy and exchange rate adjustments, arguing that these difficult policies are beginning to yield results and should be strengthened. He described Obi's call for a complete policy reset as counterproductive during a period of challenging but necessary economic adjustments. The APC vice chairman also faulted Obi for highlighting national challenges without offering practical alternatives, emphasizing the need for leadership committed to policy consistency and sustained economic progress.

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He described the former Anambra governor’s call for a complete policy reset as counterproductive at a time the country was navigating challenging but necessary economic adjustments.