APC using statistics to tell lies, fighting on all fronts - Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu of the ADC party has accused Nigeria's ruling APC government of manipulating economic statistics to mislead the public. He also criticized the administration for attacking international institutions like the World Bank and IMF when they offer negative economic assessments.
Why it matters
This highlights growing political tension and concerns over economic transparency in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The Deputy Director-General, Media and Communications of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign, Dele Momodu, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using economic statistics to mislead Nigerians, alleging that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fighting criticism from international institutions while struggling to win public confidence ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Momodu, who is backing ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, made the remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, while questioning the government’s presentation of economic figures and the credibility of the electoral process.
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