The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that Nigeria was Africa’s top economy and the leading destination for foreign investment when it left power in 2015, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of rolling back the gains achieved.
The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, revealed this while speaking with journalists during an interactive session with journalists on Wednesday.
According to him, the economic and social progress recorded under the PDP has been reversed over the past ten years.
“We had an economy that was number one in Africa, and by the time the PDP left government in 2015, our economy was worth over $600 billion,” Ologunagba said.
“Nigeria was the number one destination for foreign capital investment, and all of that has been rolled back in the last 10 years.”
He added that Nigerians are looking back at the PDP’s record with nostalgia, recalling an era of democratic governance and economic development.
Debo Ologunagba said that due to the APC’s poor performance in government, many Nigerians are looking back fondly on the PDP’s tenure.
He described the party as one that follows rules, respects democratic principles, and encourages open dialogue and discussion.
The PDP spokesman noted that the party’s national convention is essential for maintaining democracy in Nigeria, adding that citizens are closely watching the party’s activities to ensure it is well-organized.
He also emphasized that Nigerians, having experienced governance under both the PDP and APC, are now in a position to assess which party has delivered better for the country.