The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised a statement credited to former Senate President, David Mark, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during the launch of Abia ADC’s membership mobilisation, registration, and revalidation exercise in Umuahia.
The ADC National Chairman, who was represented at the registration event on Saturday by ADC National Welfare Secretary, Nkem Ukandu, said that the APC-led Federal Government lacks direction, adding that the government has abandoned Nigerians amid economic hardship.
Reacting to the opposition party’s statement, the Abia APC Caucus accused the ex-Senate President and the ADC of attempting to mislead Nigerians with rhetorical political rallies.
“We strongly reject the misleading narrative that the APC-led Federal Government lacks direction and has abandoned Nigerians to hardship.
“Nigeria is navigating complex reforms under the bold leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. These necessary reforms are aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening the naira, boosting local production, and creating long-term sustainability,” the APC Caucus said.
The Abia APC further stated that individuals who have occupied the highest levels of leadership for decades in the country should not attempt to distance themselves from structural issues that accumulated over time.
On allegations that it was plotting against a free and fair election process in the country, the Abia APC Caucus said the party is committed to free, fair, and credible elections, not the manipulation of outcomes.
“Our party believes in competition based on ideas and performance, not unfounded allegations. Institutions responsible for elections and public finance operate independently within the bounds of the Constitution, and sweeping accusations of manipulation only weaken public confidence without evidence,” it said.
