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The Digest:

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria has been "greatly diminished" under the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of incompetent and corrupt leadership. His critique framed the nation's journey as a descent from a promising start to a state of economic and security decline under the current administration.

Key Points:
  • Peter Obi stated Nigeria has been "greatly diminished" under the APC's leadership.
  • He claimed the administration pushed over 15 million Nigerians into acute poverty in one year.
  • Obi cited a national debt of nearly ₦175 trillion, calling it unproductive.
  • He asserted that Nigeria has fallen to become the fourth-largest economy in Africa.
  • The former governor criticized "reckless borrowing" and government "extravagance."
  • He accused leaders of "feasting while the people are fasting."
  • Obi called for an end to "old politics" and the start of a "new politics of prosperity."
This assessment provides a direct and somber contrast to the government's narrative of economic turnaround, framing the independence anniversary as a moment for critical reflection rather than celebration.

Sources: Channels Television