According to Daily Post, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, has predicted the demise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 2027. Speaking in an interview in Warri, Onuesoke, who previously sought the PDP's governorship nomination, attributed his prediction to the severe economic hardship currently experienced across Nigeria. He highlighted the growing discontent among citizens, including those within the APC, who are struggling to afford basic necessities.
Onuesoke detailed the skyrocketing prices of essential food items as evidence of the widespread hardship. He noted that a basket of garri now costs ₦4,000, beans ₦8,300, and rice ₦12,000. According to him, these prices have pushed many Nigerians, including some APC supporters, to the brink of starvation, forcing them to subsist on minimal meals. He criticized politicians for being out of touch with the reality of ordinary citizens' struggles, claiming that only those who engage in corrupt practices can afford such inflated prices.
The PDP chieftain also commented on the political climate, suggesting that many APC members and supporters are merely putting up a facade of contentment. He believes they are secretly disillusioned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and are biding their time to vote him out. Onuesoke argued that the current administration’s promises, symbolized by Tinubu’s "renewed hope" mantra, have failed to materialize, leaving the populace in despair.
Despite potential measures like increasing the minimum wage for civil servants, Onuesoke remained adamant that such efforts would not salvage the APC’s dwindling popularity. He questioned who would address the financial needs of market women and private sector workers, pointing out that the private sector cannot meet the wage demands of labor unions. He concluded that the APC faces insurmountable challenges that could lead to its extinction, as the economic and social issues plaguing the country continue to erode public trust in the ruling party.
Onuesoke insisted that the APC will not survive the political Tsunami that is coming in 2027, arguing that even if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu increases the minimum wage for civil servants, it will still not save the APC and his government.
In his words, “Who will take care of the market women? Who will increase their wages? The private sector cannot pay what the NLC and TUC are negotiating for workers. The matter is even worse for the APC.”