The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly making false claims about his achievements during his 64th Independence Day speech. The opposition party stated that the speech highlights the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s lack of sensitivity to the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.

In response, the APC dismissed the criticism, describing the PDP as a frustrated party desperate for relevance.

During his national address, President Tinubu emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms to prevent national collapse, pointing out that his administration had attracted over $30 billion in foreign direct investment over the past year. However, the PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, called the speech a “waste of time,” saying it failed to address critical issues like economic hardship, unemployment, and widespread poverty.

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The PDP further accused the APC government of ignoring the suffering of Nigerians, stating that Tinubu’s speech was full of “empty promises” and did not reflect the reality of rising fuel prices and unemployment. The opposition urged the President to engage more directly with the public to understand the true economic situation.

Reacting to the criticism, APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, argued that the PDP’s response stemmed from their inability to match the APC’s achievements. He claimed that since the PDP left office, peace and stability had returned to the country, with Abuja once again becoming a secure seat of power.

The APC maintained that Tinubu’s reforms were moving Nigeria forward, while the PDP continued to struggle for relevance by dismissing the President’s progress.