ABUJA — The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent assertions regarding the state of the national economy and security, dismissing his claims of recovery and stabilization as entirely “illusory” and disconnected from everyday realities.  

​The opposition party issued the rebuke in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, reacting to remarks made by the President during an interaction with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. President Tinubu had reportedly told the clerics that his administration successfully rescued the country from potential bankruptcy and restored macro-economic stability.  

​Disconnect Between Official Claims and Grassroots Realities

​The APM argued that painting an optimistic picture to respected spiritual leaders contradicts the severe economic hardship, escalating living costs, and persistent insecurity plaguing millions of citizens across the federation.  

​“It is unfortunate that instead of being candid about his failures and seeking help, President Tinubu is engaging in forum shopping to downplay and play cheap politics with the nation's dire security and economic situation,” the party stated.

 

Key points raised by the opposition include:

  • ​The Reality of High Poverty Levels: The party asserted that independent indicators point to worsening living conditions and a rising national poverty rate, arguing that ordinary families continue to sink deeper into financial distress.  

 

  • ​Direct Challenge to the Executive: The APM formally challenged President Tinubu to step out of the Presidential Villa, travel by road across the country, and interact directly with citizens and traders in local markets to witness firsthand the impact of current policies.  

 

  • ​Call for Greater Candor: Urging the administration to prioritize transparent engagement over administrative optics, the party maintained that sustainable national progress requires acknowledging structural roadblocks rather than projecting ungrounded achievements.

 

The presidency has yet to issue an official counter-response to the opposition's remarks as public discourse surrounding economic reforms continues to intensify.

​Stay tuned to Infinite Pulse News for ongoing political developments and further updates on national economic policy.