Major opposition parties have slammed former President Muhammadu Buhari for urging Nigerians to pray to God for Nigeria’s revival rather than acknowledging the failures of successive All Progressives Congress (APC)-led governments.
Buhari, speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina on Saturday, stated in Hausa, “Only God who created Nigeria can solve the problems of Nigeria.” His remarks sparked widespread reactions on social media.
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, described Buhari’s comments as an admission of APC’s failure. “The APC government has totally failed Nigerians, plunging the nation into economic downturn. This statement shows they have no clue and have been engaging in trial-and-error leadership,” Johnson said.
Similarly, Timothy Osadolor, Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), viewed Buhari’s statement as an indictment of both his administration and President Bola Tinubu’s government. “It’s a vote of no confidence in Tinubu’s administration and a continuation of Buhari’s failed leadership,” he said.
Labour Party’s National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, was unsurprised by Buhari’s remarks, stating that the former president had nothing to offer during his tenure. He called for younger leaders to take charge, saying, “Until we include a younger generation of leaders, we cannot enjoy the dividends of democracy.”
Ahanotu also criticized the APC’s leadership approach, asserting that their successive governments have consistently ignored sound advice, making Buhari’s plea for divine intervention irrelevant.
The opposition parties collectively emphasized the need for better leadership to salvage Nigeria from its current challenges, urging Nigerians to hold leaders accountable for governance failures.
