The Ekiti State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has attributed economic difficulties in Ekiti State and Nigeria at large to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released to journalists by the State Publicity Secretary, Raphael Adeyanju, the opposition party lamented the dismal conditions faced by workers in Ekiti State during this year’s Workers’ Day celebrations, asserting that the ruling party has let down the masses both at the state and national levels.
According to Adeyanju, civil servants and retirees in Ekiti State endure some of the most unfavorable conditions in Nigeria, receiving meager sums of fifteen thousand Naira for civil servants and ten thousand Naira for retirees as purported palliatives. He questioned the efficacy of such amounts in the face of the dire economic situation.
Commenting on the prevailing fuel scarcity and soaring cost of living in the state, the PDP spokesperson described the situation as intolerable, emphasizing the widespread poverty, high living costs, and general insecurity experienced by the populace.
The opposition party also criticized Governor Biodun Oyebanji for misplaced priorities, accusing him of focusing on projects with minimal impact on the welfare of Ekiti residents while neglecting pressing issues exacerbated by the APC-led federal government’s policies.
Adeyanju further highlighted the expansion of the state cabinet despite warnings of potential wastage, suggesting a trend of political patronage over genuine development efforts.
The PDP condemned what it perceives as the APC’s tendency to deflect blame and make excuses rather than address the concerns of ordinary citizens. They pointed to a pattern of blame-shifting within the APC, both at the federal and state levels, suggesting a failure to provide relief since assuming power.
Overall, the PDP’s statement reflects deep-seated dissatisfaction with the economic and governance landscape under the APC’s leadership, particularly in Ekiti State, and underscores the need for substantive change.