The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has accused the Federal Government of twisting World Trade Organization (WTO) boss, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s recent comments on the economy to score political points, while ignoring her warning about rising hardship.
In a statement issued yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said officials cherry-picked her praise for “stabilizing the economy” but downplayed her call for urgent job creation, economic growth, and social safety nets to ease the pain of reforms.
The ADC argued that GDP growth of barely 3%, inflation above 22%, a naira at ₦1,530 to the dollar, and petrol over ₦1,000 per litre show stability “has not put money in people’s pockets”.
The party blamed President Tinubu’s subsidy removal, Naira devaluation, and tariff hikes for worsening poverty.
Quoting Okonjo-Iweala’s follow-up remarks urging targeted help for the poor, the party said the Government must “stop chasing validation” and address the daily realities of struggling Nigerians.
