All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain has criticised the party over the hardship faced by Nigerians in all ramifications, which has been attributed to a lack of focus and good governance at all levels.

The assertion was made by an APC chieftain and founding member, Hon. Aminu Mohammed Danmaliki, who announced his defection from the party to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

Aminu Danmaliki made the announcement on Saturday while formally declaring for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) at Majidadi B Ward in Bauchi, where he announced his resignation from the APC.

The former APC stalwart expressed optimism that Nigeria could overcome poverty and restore citizens’ dignity through honest leadership, prudent management of resources, and policies that place the welfare of the people above every other interest.

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He further said that the primary responsibility of government is to improve the welfare of citizens, stressing that it was never established to make life more difficult for the people.

According to him, worsening economic hardship across the country informed his decision to leave the ruling party and embrace the PRP, which he described as a platform committed to social justice and people-centred governance.

“The government was never created to make life harder for the people. The government exists to protect, empower, and uplift the people,” he said.

He lamented that many Nigerians were battling rising hardship, with families struggling to feed themselves, graduates unable to secure jobs, farmers facing uncertainty despite their efforts, and small businesses fighting for survival.

“These are not statistics. These are human lives. These are our brothers and sisters. These are our…