Former National Vice Chairman North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has criticised the ruling party, accusing it of steering Nigeria from one crisis to another since assuming power in 2015.
In a statement released on
Saturday, Lukman expressed his disappointment, noting that while the APC
initially distinguished itself from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a
clear vision articulated in its manifesto, this vision was abandoned after the
2015 election victory. "The first casualty was the APC manifesto,"
Lukman stated. "It was discarded and, like the PDP, the APC continues to
lead Nigeria from one crisis to another, lurching deeper into political
anarchy, economic decline, and social disillusionment."
Lukman lamented that despite
the APC's comprehensive plans for security and national advancement, the party
lacked the capability to implement its vision. He remarked, "Sadly, the
APC thrived on the maxim; promise everything, do nothing."
He further criticised the
current state of insecurity, arguing that it is worse now than it was in 2015.
This, he said, has exacerbated the economic crisis as many farmers have
abandoned their fields. Lukman pointed out that the security issues have undermined
some of the positive gains in agricultural production achieved under the Buhari
administration, citing policies like the Anchor Borrower Programme and the ban
on food imports, which initially incentivised agricultural growth.
Lukman's remarks highlight
growing internal discontent within the APC as the party faces increasing
scrutiny over its governance and policies.
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