Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Umar Sani, has defended the party’s economic record under former President Goodluck Jonathan, arguing that Nigerians continue to reference the period as one marked by relative affordability and stronger economic stability.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday June 2nd, 2026, Sani pointed to prevailing public comparisons between past and present cost-of-living conditions, insisting that the Jonathan administration is still remembered for better pricing and broader economic performance.
“During the period of Jonathan, people frequently make references to how a bag of rice was ₦7,500. Nigerians know that the PDP has performed,” he said.
His comment was made in the context of a broader discussion on the PDP’s legacy and its positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, where he maintained that the party’s past governance record continues to resonate with many Nigerians despite current political challenges.
Sani’s remarks underscore the PDP’s ongoing effort to frame its previous administrations as evidence of effective economic management, particularly as debates intensify over inflation, food prices, and living standards under the current administration.
The PDP chieftain’s reference to the Jonathan era is expected to further fuel political comparisons between past and present economic conditions as the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum…..See More
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