The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government after the 112-emergency line failed during a live demonstration by APC presidential campaign spokesperson Alwan Hassan on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme.
In a statement signed by its National Campaign Council spokesperson, Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the NDC described the incident as a national embarrassment and evidence of the government’s failure to provide reliable public services.
The party said the incident raised serious questions about the state of Nigeria’s emergency response infrastructure and the government’s preparedness to protect citizens during life-threatening situations.
It dismissed Hassan’s explanation that the line failed because of network issues, insisting that Nigerians need a functional emergency service rather than excuses.
The NDC said the incident reflected broader challenges, including insecurity, poorly equipped hospitals, unreliable public infrastructure and the rising cost of living.
“Governance is not about what government spokespersons say on television; it is about what ordinary Nigerians experience when they need their government most,” the statement said.
The party accused the Tinubu administration of prioritising its public image over addressing the problems facing Nigerians.
It urged the government to fix the emergency response system and take responsibility for what it described as its failures.
The NDC also called on the APC to prepare to leave office in 2027, saying its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would provide a more efficient government if elected.
Hassan’s failed demonstration occurred on Tuesday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he was discussing President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027.
During the interview, Hassan also claimed that Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election largely through his own political strength, arguing that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not fully support his candidacy.
“Buhari didn’t fully come out to support Tinubu,” Hassan said, adding that the president won the election “against all odds.”
The NDC maintained that Nigerians deserve functional public institutions and reliable emergency services that can be trusted when lives are at risk.
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