APC Unveils Manifesto for Tinubu’s Second Term Amid Economic Hardship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a four-pillar manifesto for President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid, promising to tackle insecurity and living conditions, amid growing economic hardship in Nigeria. According to the Premium Times, the party says another four years under Tinubu will consolidate economic reforms and deliver shared prosperity, while acknowledging that many Nigerians have yet to feel the benefits. The APC’s manifesto, which was unveiled in Abuja, focuses on four main pillars: security, economy, infrastructure, and social welfare. The party pledged to improve security by strengthening the military and police forces, and to boost the economy by implementing tax reforms and attracting foreign investment. The APC also promised to invest in infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and railways, and to provide social welfare by implementing a national minimum wage and expanding healthcare and education services. The unveiling of the manifesto comes at a time when many Nigerians are struggling with rising inflation, unemployment, and insecurity. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.6% in October, while unemployment remained high at 33.3%. The APC’s manifesto is seen as a response to criticism that the party has not done enough to address the country’s economic and security challenges during its first term. The party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu, won the 2023 presidential election in a landslide, beating his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar, by a margin of over 3 million votes.