The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended Bola Tinubu’s controversial claim about Nigeria’s poverty, blaming the nation’s economic woes on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who held power for 16 years. According to a report by Premium Times Nigeria, the party also defended the use of vehicles for political mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections, stating that these vehicles are intended to support electioneering rather than reward party loyalists. This comes amid controversy over the presentation of SUVs to APC youth leaders. The APC’s defence of Tinubu’s statement is a stark contrast to the criticism it faced during the 2023 elections over the country’s high poverty rate. The full implications of this defence are yet to be seen, as it may further polarize the nation’s political landscape. It is important to note that the APC has not provided specific evidence to support its claim that the PDP’s rule caused Nigeria’s poverty.
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