The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to approach governance in the New Year with humility, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the welfare and security of Nigerians. The opposition party made this appeal in its 2026 New Year message issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong.
Naija247News gathered that the PDP expressed concern over what it described as persistent insecurity, economic challenges, and declining public trust in government institutions. The party stressed that the Tinubu administration must use the New Year as a turning point to deliver tangible relief and security to citizens across the country.
The statement emphasized that public office holders must remember they are servants of the people and not rulers driven by political survival or partisan interests. “This new year must not be another chapter of broken promises, but a turning point marked by decisive and people-centred governance,” the PDP declared, urging the Presidency to recommit to its constitutional duty of protecting lives and property nationwide.
Naija247News understands that the PDP further appealed to key democratic institutions, including the judiciary, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, to resist intimidation, inducement, or political manipulation. The party warned that democracy cannot thrive where arbitrariness replaces justice and impunity goes unchecked.
Reaffirming its solidarity with Nigerians, the opposition party stated that it will continue to advocate for fairness, accountability, and equitable governance. It noted that millions of citizens are grappling with economic hardship and insecurity, insisting that only sincere and people-focused leadership can restore hope and confidence in the country’s future.
“We will continue to speak truth to power and stand with the people until governance reflects their will, welfare, and aspirations,” the statement added, while extending New Year goodwill to Nigerians at home and abroad.
Naija247News reports that the PDP’s message comes at a time of heightened public debate over economic reforms, security concerns, and the performance of the current administration. As 2026 begins, the party maintains that the government must prioritize national unity, social justice, and responsible leadership to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and improve the lives of its citizens.
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