The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of reversing Nigeria’s economic progress, claiming the country has lost its status as Africa’s largest economy and top destination for foreign investment.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the allegation during an interactive session with journalists on Wednesday, asserting that Nigeria’s economic fortunes have drastically declined since the PDP left office in 2015.
“We had an economy that was number one in Africa, and by the time the PDP left government in 2015, our economy was worth over $600 billion,” Ologunagba said. “Nigeria was the leading destination for foreign capital investment, and all of that has been rolled back in the last 10 years.”
He added that many Nigerians are now looking back at the PDP era with nostalgia, remembering a period marked by democratic governance, economic growth, and stability.
According to Ologunagba, the PDP remains a party that upholds democratic principles, respects internal rules, and promotes open dialogue. He emphasized that the upcoming PDP national convention would be a critical step in strengthening democracy in the country.
He concluded that Nigerians, having experienced governance under both the PDP and APC, are now better positioned to judge which party truly delivered progress for the nation.
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