Peter Obi, Oct. 1 -- the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, while sharing independence anniversary message, alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has diminished Nigeria, noting that Nigeria was a promising nation before the coming of the APC government.

Obi spoke on Wednesday at a press conference on the state of the nation in Abuja.

"In 1999, we overcame military dictatorship and restored democracy, beginning a renewed journey toward prosperity, freedom, and justice.

"That journey helped us build Africa's largest economy and strengthen democratic institutions. But over the last decade, under the APC's incompetent, divisive, and corrupt leadership, Nigeria has been greatly diminished," O...