The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), just as Ghanaians ousted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the recently concluded elections in Ghana.
On Monday, Ghana’s electoral commission declared John Mahama, the candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the winner of the presidential election held on Saturday. Mahama defeated the incumbent vice-president and NPP candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, securing 6.3 million votes, which accounted for 56.5% of the total votes cast.
In a statement, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba described Mahama’s victory as a testament to the power of the people triumphing over bad governance and oppressive policies. Drawing parallels, Ologunagba criticized the APC’s administration in Nigeria, accusing it of implementing economic policies that have plunged millions of Nigerians into poverty.
“The outcome of the Ghanaian election is a clear signal to the APC that its tenure is nearing its end. Just as Ghanaians rejected the NPP, Nigerians will use their power at the ballot box to end APC’s oppressive rule. The people will restore Nigeria to a path of good governance, security, stability, and economic prosperity under the PDP in 2027,” Ologunagba stated.
He lamented that under APC leadership, Nigeria’s thriving economy, which was once a hub for international investment and one of the fastest-growing economies globally during the PDP era, has deteriorated. The country now faces decaying infrastructure, economic stagnation, escalating insecurity, and widespread social uncertainty due to poorly conceived economic policies.
“Adding to the distress, while Nigerians endure unbearable hardships, APC leaders remain detached and unaccountable. They impose harsh taxes, plunder the nation’s resources to fund their extravagant lifestyles, and treat citizens as though they are subjugated people,” he added.
The PDP emphasized its commitment to restoring Nigeria’s lost glory and urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their resolve to demand better governance.
