Hardship: What opposition parties can do differently in Nigeria – Agahiu
Business Hardship: What opposition parties can do differently in Nigeria – Agahiu Published on April 20, 2026 By Ogaga Ariemu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A university don, Prof. Adams Agahiu, has outlined what opposition political parties can do differently to help tackle the economic hardship facing Nigerians. He advised opposition parties to work in synergy with the federal government to promote rapid economic growth and grassroots development, rather than engaging in negative criticism. Agahiu, who is the director of the National Education Summit in Nigeria, made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He noted that the country’s ongoing political and economic reforms provide a rare opportunity to dismantle long-standing barriers to national prosperity. “The political and economic structures that have long undermined Nigerians’ prosperity are being steadily replaced through the realignment of the economy to enable full participation,” he said. Agahiu also stated that the current administration has maintained democratic principles since taking office in 2023, including respect for the rule of law, separation of powers, and protection of citizens’ rights. He further called on Nigerians to disregard what he described as misinformation allegedly being circulated by opposition elements against the government. Don't Miss Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 20, 2026: Nigerian currency depreciates significantly You may like Hardship: Nigerians will decide Tinubu’s fate in 2027 – NNPP National Chairman, Agbo Hardship: Police rescue man from suicide on high-tension in Anambra Hardship: Nigerians groaning, committing suicide – PDP Reps tell Tinubu Hardship: Life has become so hard in Nigeria, it worries me – Chimamanda Adichie Hardship: Blanket of sorcery, darkness covering Nigeria – Pastor Enenche Hardship: Pastor Adeboye plans prayer for economic restoration