Nigeria, Dec. 7 -- The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of placing its 2027 political ambitions above the welfare and security of Nigerians.

The lawmakers described the development as insensitive, unconscionable, and a troubling reflection of the quality of leadership offered by both the party and the presidency.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday and signed by its Leader, Afam Ogene, the caucus maintained that while President Bola Tinubu is entitled to seek re-election, his foremost obligation should be tackling the deepening economic hardship and escalating insecurity across the country.

The lawmakers said the primary responsibility of any government is t...