The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has expressed strong concerns over the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government’s mismanagement of the economy.
In a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting in Enugu on Wednesday, the 13 governors of the main opposition party condemned the government’s economic policies, which they believe have led to widespread hardship among Nigerians.
Chairman of the forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, presented the communiqué after the four-hour meeting.
The governors declared their support for the Nigeria Labour Congress in its advocacy for a new minimum wage, emphasising the need for a more equitable and just economic framework that benefits all Nigerians.
Mohammed stated that after thorough discussions and consultations, the PDP Governors’ Forum expressed “profound dismay and grave concern” over the mismanagement of the economy by the APC-led Federal Government.
The governors urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take immediate action to restore the nation’s former glory.
They lamented the significant progress made during the 16 years of PDP leadership – including single-digit inflation, establishment of anti-corruption institutions, and improved standards of living – had been eroded under the APC-led government.
“The forum identified with the struggles of the Nigerian people and pledged to revive the past achievements, characterized by low inflation, affordable food, fuel, and transportation, steady foreign direct investment, a strong naira value, and enhanced quality of life.
”The meeting commended PDP-controlled state governors for their innovative governance approaches, particularly in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, women and youth initiatives, and timely delivery of developmental projects across the country,” the communique read.
The governors reiterated their commitment to good governance and promised to work tirelessly to address the current economic challenges and restore the nation’s prosperity.
