The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of focusing on the 2027 elections at the expense of Nigerians’ welfare and security. The lawmakers described the move as insensitive, unconscionable, and a reflection of questionable leadership.
In a statement issued Sunday by caucus leader Afam Victor Ogene, the group acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ambition was legitimate but insisted that his immediate priority should be tackling the country’s pressing challenges. “The primary duty of government is to ensure the welfare and security of its citizens,” the caucus stressed.
The lawmakers expressed concern that while insecurity continues to escalate nationwide, the APC has either ignored the issue or offered superficial solutions. They also pointed to the administration’s struggles with budget funding and accountability, noting that unpaid contractors have staged prolonged protests, worsening economic hardship and halting development projects.
The caucus accused the government of disregarding the Appropriation Act, citing the irony of pursuing costly ventures such as the multi-trillion naira Lagos-Calabar coastal road without proper appropriation or procurement processes, while essential federal roads remain in disrepair. Citizens, they warned, now face poor road conditions and heightened insecurity during festive travels.
Of particular concern was the opaque expenditure of ₦17.5 trillion in 2024 on a pipeline-security contract, revealed in audited accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). The caucus contrasted this with the ₦18 trillion spent over 12 years on fuel subsidies, which benefitted ordinary Nigerians, accusing the current administration of diverting funds to cronies through questionable contracts.
The statement painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s governance, claiming the country has become a “special economic zone” where everything has a price, from kidnappers placing ransoms on citizens, to officials allegedly turning a blind eye for financial gain. It lamented that ministries and agencies have executed less than 10 percent of their capital budgets in 2025, with many recording zero implementation, yet officials remain unaccountable for missing revenues.
“Nigeria is on a negative cruise,” the caucus declared, citing contractors occupying finance ministry offices, retired police officers protesting at the National Assembly, and kidnappers striking daily. It criticised the government’s response of distributing vehicles under the “Renewed Hope Agenda” while ignoring deeper crises.
The caucus concluded with a direct appeal to President Tinubu: “While your quest for 2027 is legitimate, please attend to the stark realities confronting Nigerians today.”
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