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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.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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