Ex-Governor Kayode Fayemi has made a shocking admission, apologizing for APC’s failure to meet its promises. As economic hardship continues under the Tinubu administration, Nigerians are asking: Is this a real apology or just another political gimmick? Read full details.
Former Governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has openly apologized to Nigerians for the party’s failure to fulfill its promises since taking over power in 2015.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Fayemi, who also served as a minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari, admitted that the APC government has fallen short of expectations and has not been able to deliver on all its campaign promises.
Fayemi’s rare admission of failure has sparked widespread reactions, as many Nigerians continue to struggle under economic hardship, worsened by the policies of the ruling party.
“Oh, clearly, we all have reasons…we must apologize to the Nigerian people. We have not succeeded in achieving everything we promised to the Nigerian people,” he stated candidly.
The former governor acknowledged that while incompetence may not be the sole reason for the government’s shortcomings, structural obstacles have made governance more difficult.
“But clearly we haven’t done enough to make life abundant for the Nigerian people, and for that, I clearly would not hesitate to apologize. We can do a lot more,” he added.
The APC rode to power in 2015 on the wave of public dissatisfaction with the then-incumbent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan. Promising economic prosperity, security, and good governance, Muhammadu Buhari’s victory was seen as a turning point for the country.
However, nearly a decade later, many Nigerians believe the situation has worsened under APC rule. Inflation, unemployment, insecurity, and economic downturns have characterized the Buhari administration, with the suffering escalating under his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023, further deepened the economic crisis by removing the fuel subsidy on his first day in office. The decision led to skyrocketing fuel prices, increased cost of living, and a higher poverty rate, plunging millions of Nigerians into untold hardship.
Fayemi’s public apology has triggered mixed reactions among Nigerians. While some commend his honesty, others dismiss it as a mere political statement. Many citizens are demanding accountability rather than apologies, urging APC leaders to take concrete actions to remedy the economic crisis.
“Fayemi’s apology won’t bring back the businesses that have collapsed under APC,” a concerned Nigerian lamented. “We need solutions, not empty words.”
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, Fayemi’s statement raises questions about the APC’s ability to restore public confidence. Will this apology be followed by tangible solutions, or is it a desperate attempt at damage control?
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