PDP asks President Tinubu to adress Nigerians amid protests, lists items that should be in his speech
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for not addressing Nigerians despite the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
In a statement released by National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Saturday, the party demanded that the President promptly address the nation regarding measures to reduce the price of petroleum products.
The PDP also urged the President to take action to stabilize the Naira and ensure the swift provision of food, among other crucial issues, to revitalize the productive sector, stimulate employment, and restore political stability.
Ologunagba stated, “Our Party expresses concerns that President Tinubu’s silence is sending a very dangerous signal and heightening public apprehension that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is insensitive to the feelings of the citizens and the overall sorry state of affairs in the nation.
“It is indeed worrisome that President Tinubu could remain silent as Nigerians are on the streets demanding good governance, protection, security, and welfare, which are the primary purposes of government.
“The world is watching in horror as operatives of APC-controlled security agencies assault, shoot, and kill unarmed protesters, with thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC also unleashing violence on innocent Nigerians. Our Party calls on President Tinubu to end his silence, immediately address the nation, and reassure the citizens on issues agitating their minds, particularly the reduction in the price of petroleum products and food items.
“Our Party insists that with deft, transparent, and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage, and refining capacity, petrol should not sell for more than N200 per liter in Nigeria, especially with a strategic investment in gas production.”
He further called for the President to urgently initiate the recovery of 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 allocate recovered funds to programs directly benefiting Nigerians.
Additionally, the PDP urged a thorough investigation into the killing of unarmed Nigerians by certain security operatives and called for professionalism from the security agencies in their duty to protect citizens.
The PDP also encouraged Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding in their pursuit of a responsive and people-oriented government, which they believe has been lacking since the APC’s rise to power in 2015.
