Deputy Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ted Elemeforo, has openly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying he has “no faith” in the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Elemeforo said the APC had failed to provide the solutions it once promised Nigerians, adding that his continued loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a matter of conviction and principle.
“I do not believe that the APC is a solution to Nigeria’s problem, and I do not have faith in the Tinubu-led APC government,” Elemeforo stated. “I believe that the PDP would offer a better alternative to solve the problem of Nigeria.”
His comments come on the heels of the recent defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to the APC — a move that has stirred political discussions across the South-South region.
Elemeforo argued that despite Nigeria’s political and economic challenges, he remains convinced that the PDP possesses the structure, experience, and ideology to reposition the country for progress.
The lawmaker also accused the ruling APC of “hypocrisy,” citing its inconsistency over national policies such as fuel subsidy. He reminded Nigerians that many of the reasons used by the APC to criticise former President Goodluck Jonathan’s government were the same issues the party now struggles with.
“In this country, there is always a double standard,” Elemeforo said. “People like Tinubu that protested against oil subsidy need to publicly apologise to President Goodluck Jonathan for implementing what they earlier criticised.”
He maintained that those who once led protests and condemned Jonathan’s policies now owe Nigerians accountability for adopting the same economic measures they had previously rejected.
Elemeforo’s remarks highlight growing dissatisfaction within opposition ranks amid concerns that the ruling APC is edging the country towards a one-party system through high-profile defections and political realignments.
Observers note that the Bayelsa lawmaker’s stance echoes the sentiments of several PDP figures who believe the party still represents the strongest platform for democratic balance and national development.
As political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, Elemeforo’s comments may further deepen the debate over governance, integrity, and ideological consistency among Nigeria’s political elite.
