The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, accusing his administration of failing to tackle widespread insecurity and poverty.

The party stated that Nigerians would continue to demand protection from kidnappers and killers, despite the All Progressives Congress (APC) kicking off campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a statement on Thursday, PRP National Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, described the APC’s recent rally in Kaduna as a staged attempt to portray popular support for the administration despite what he termed a poor track record.

He alleged that the event involved excessive expenditure of public resources while everyday Nigerians continue to face severe economic hardship and physical insecurity.

Baba-Ahmed noted that even as the APC held its rally, residents were reportedly being abducted from their homes within Kaduna metropolis, while rural communities in other parts of the country continue to suffer from relentless attacks.

He also condemned the killing of Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka at his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, calling on security agencies for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

The PRP chairman raised concerns regarding President Tinubu’s health, urging him to ensure proper medical scrutiny and management—which he noted are essential for effective governance.

He emphasized that Nigerians would not be distracted by political rallies from demanding basic security and a dignified standard of living, adding that a credible election in 2027 would bring an end to what he described as the APC’s failed leadership. (Daily Trust)