The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections over the welfare and security of Nigerians. In a statement on Sunday, Afam Ogene, leader of the caucus, said the ruling party has shown “insensitive …
Labour Party Reps Accuse Tinubu, APC of Prioritising 2027 Politics at expense of Nigerians
The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections over the welfare and security of Nigerians.
In a statement on Sunday, Afam Ogene, leader of the caucus, said the ruling party has shown “insensitive and unconscionable” leadership at a time the country faces worsening insecurity and economic strain.
Ogene noted that while Tinubu has every right to seek a second term, such ambitions must not overshadow urgent governance needs. He added that insecurity persists nationwide while the government “either ignores the crisis or offers superficial responses”.
Contractors’ protests highlight budget failures
The caucus faulted the federal government’s handling of budget implementation, saying lack of accountability has triggered prolonged protests by local contractors who remain unpaid for completed projects.
Ogene said contractors have been staging vigils at the Ministry of Finance, alleging that the administration has repeatedly disregarded the Appropriation Act.
He added that the failure to honour obligations has stalled development and heightened economic hardship.
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He argued that despite this, the government continues to pursue “costly projects like the multi-trillion naira coastal road” while critical federal highways are left in disrepair, exposing travellers to both hardship and rising insecurity.
‘Nigeria on a negative cruise’
Ogene raised concerns over declining public confidence in the country’s institutions, saying the executive has been underwhelming, judicial decisions are increasingly questioned, and the legislature is criticised for failing to hold the presidency accountable.
He warned that Nigeria is “on a negative cruise”, pointing to rising kidnappings, protests by contractors at the finance ministry, and retired police officers occupying the gates of the national assembly.
“Yet the only response by the government is to launch and distribute vehicles for a purported Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
He added that by December 2025, many ministries, departments and agencies had yet to implement even 10 percent of their capital budgets, with no clear explanation on the status of allocated revenues.
Roads are in deplorable condition
The caucus said Nigeria’s major highways are in a dilapidated state, noting that journeys from Lagos or Abuja to the south-south or south-east now take an entire day instead of six hours, with commuters also facing the threat of kidnap.
Ogene said many Nigerians now view the 10th national assembly as the “worst in the country’s democratic history”, reduced to a rubber stamp with no tangible benefits for citizens.
The caucus urged the APC-led government to put aside political calculations and focus on addressing the worsening living conditions across the country.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
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