NDC's Obi and Kwankwaso Address Nigeria's Economic Erosion

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are focused on addressing the erosion of Nigeria's commonwealth, which they attribute to excessive borrowing and alleged mismanagement of public resources. This statement was made in response to President Bola Tinubu's criticism of Obi concerning the persistent gully erosion in Anambra State.

The NDC, through its spokesperson Chiogo Ikokwu, emphasized that their agenda extends beyond environmental issues, aiming to halt the rapid depletion of public wealth. They questioned the financial outcomes of the fuel subsidy removal, highlighting the ongoing borrowing and inadequate funding of essential sectors like healthcare and education.

The NDC asserted that the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket would work to eliminate Nigeria's reliance on borrowing, which they claim has led to worsening poverty and unemployment. They also compared the financial legacies of Obi and Tinubu during their governorships, claiming Obi left $500 million in investments and assets upon leaving office in 2014.