The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called out President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the nation during the widespread EndBadGovernance protests.
Facing severe economic difficulties, many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. Youths across Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions began protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, demanding an end to hunger and poor governance.
In a statement on Saturday, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba urged President Tinubu to speak to the nation, addressing the pressing issues affecting citizens.
“The PDP demands that President Tinubu immediately address Nigerians on urgent steps to reduce the price of petroleum products, stem the fall of the Naira, and ensure the speedy provision of food, among other critical issues, to revamp the productive sector, stimulate employment, and restore stability,” Ologunagba stated.
The PDP expressed concerns that President Tinubu’s silence is sending a dangerous signal and heightening public apprehension that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is insensitive to the citizens’ feelings and the country’s overall state of affairs.
“It is worrisome that President Tinubu remains silent as Nigerians demand good governance, protection, security, and welfare, the primary purposes of government,” the statement added.
The world is watching in horror as APC-controlled security agencies allegedly assault, shoot, and kill unarmed protesters, with thugs reportedly mobilized by the APC also unleashing violence on innocent Nigerians, according to the PDP.
The opposition party also called for a comprehensive investigation into the reported killing of unarmed Nigerians by security operatives.
“Our Party calls on 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,” Ologunagba continued.
The PDP insists that with transparent and innovative resource management, economic potentials, comparative advantage, and refining capacity, petrol should not sell for more than N200 per litre in Nigeria, especially with strategic investment in gas production.
The PDP also urged President Tinubu to recover 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 recovered funds into programs directly benefiting Nigerians.
Finally, the PDP called for a thorough investigation into the reported killing of unarmed Nigerians by security operatives and urged security agencies to maintain a high level of professionalism in their duty of providing security and protection to citizens.
