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PDP Urges President Tinubu to Address Nationwide Protests and Economic Concerns
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced significant concern regarding President Bola Tinubu’s continued silence in the face of widespread nationwide protests.
These demonstrations, driven by economic difficulties and escalating hunger, reflect a growing public frustration over governance issues.
The PDP has criticized President Tinubu for not addressing the urgent needs and demands of Nigerians as they rally for better governance, security, and welfare—essential functions of any government.
The party argues that this silence sends a troubling message and exacerbates public fears that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is disconnected from the realities faced by citizens and the deteriorating state of the nation.
In a statement issued on Saturday by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, the party urged President Tinubu to promptly address the nation and outline concrete measures to tackle pressing economic issues.
The PDP called for immediate action to reduce the price of petroleum products, stabilize the Naira, and ensure the prompt supply of food, among other critical reforms.
“The PDP insists that President Tinubu must address the nation without delay, detailing urgent steps to cut the cost of petroleum products, halt the decline of the Naira, and expedite the provision of essential food supplies.
These measures are crucial for revitalizing the productive sector, boosting employment, and restoring stability,” the statement emphasized.
The PDP also expressed alarm at the apparent insensitivity of the APC government, highlighting the violent responses from APC-controlled security agencies against unarmed protesters and the alleged involvement of APC-backed thugs in attacking innocent civilians.
The party called for an end to this silence, demanding that President Tinubu offer a public address to reassure citizens and take decisive action on critical issues, including reducing the price of petrol and food items.
They asserted that with effective management and investment, the cost of petrol in Nigeria should be capped at N200 per liter, especially with strategic enhancements in gas production.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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