Peoples Democratic Party Calls on President Tinubu to Address Nation Amid EndBadGovernance Protests
Nigeria is grappling with severe economic hardships, with many citizens struggling to afford basic necessities. In response, youths began nationwide protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, demanding an end to hunger and poor governance. Amid this turmoil, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent on the matter.
In a statement released by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the PDP urged President Tinubu to address the nation immediately and reassure citizens of the pressing issues affecting them. The statement demands that the President take urgent steps to reduce the price of petroleum products, stem the fall of the Naira, and ensure speedy provision of food to revamp the productive sector, stimulate employment, and restore stability in the polity.
The PDP expressed concern that President Tinubu’s silence is sending a dangerous signal, heightening public apprehension that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is insensitive to the feelings of citizens and the sorry state of affairs in the nation. The party called for a comprehensive investigation into the reported killing of unarmed Nigerians allegedly by security operatives and urged the security agencies to ensure a high level of professionalism in their duty to provide security and protection to citizens.
Furthermore, the PDP urged President Tinubu to end his silence, immediately address the nation, and reassure citizens on issues agitating their minds, particularly the reduction in the price of petroleum products and food items. The party insisted that with deft, transparent, and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage, and refining capacity, petrol should not sell more than N200 per litre in Nigeria, especially with a strategic investment in gas production.
The party also called on President Tinubu to urgently commence the process of recovering the over N50 trillion reportedly stolen by APC leaders, reduce tariffs on essential goods, cut the cost of governance, review all luxury items in his government, and channel funds recovered to programs that have a direct bearing on the wellbeing of Nigerians.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world is watching with horror as operatives of APC-controlled security agencies allegedly assault, shoot, and kill unarmed protesters, and thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC unleash violence on innocent Nigerians. The PDP’s demands are clear: it’s time for President Tinubu to take immediate action to address the nation and alleviate the suffering of the Nigerian people.
