Tinubu’s Speech: Peter Obi Finally Reacts, Lists Hunger Protesters’ Demands …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
Peter Obi of the Labour Party has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s address on the ongoing nationwide hunger protest in the countryThe former governor of Anambra state posited that the president did not address the concerns of the protesters but dwelled more on the issue of the pastAccording to Obi, the protesters want the president to address the mismanagement of public resources, reduce the high cost of governance and other national issues
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s address to hunger protesters in the country. He said that he delayed his response to ensure he wasn’t swaying public opinion.
Obi, in a tweet on Monday, August 5, thanks the President for addressing the nation, albeit belatedly, which could have prevented the loss of lives.
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Source: Twitter
Tinubu addresses hunger protesters
President Tinubu addressed the country on Sunday, August 4, regarding the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, which started on Thursday, August 1, and was expected to end on Saturday, August 10.
He expresses disappointment that the President didn’t show empathy towards those injured, arrested, or detained during the protests.
The former governor of Anambra emphasizes the government’s responsibility to protect protesters’ democratic rights and identify criminal elements.
Obi thanks Tinubu for condemning ethnic tension
He appreciates the President’s condemnation of ethnic bigotry but hopes for more decisive action.
Obi feels the President’s address was disconnected from the people’s harsh realities and failed to address critical issues.
He advises the President to surround himself with truth-tellers, not sycophants, and focus on pressing issues like the reduction in the cost of governance and corruption.
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Obi reiterates the need for the President to declare war on insecurity, the economy, poverty, unemployment, and the power sector.
Obi demands regular briefing from Tinubu
The Labour Party chieftain requests regular briefings from the President to communicate visible measures being taken to revive the nation.
Obi urges the President to reduce the repetition of the problems and instead focus on alleviating suffering, reducing mismanagement, and tackling critical issues to restore hope and faith in Nigeria.
According to Obi:
“Nigerians do not expect the President to solve the nation’s problems overnight, but we do expect a concerted effort to address the mismanagement of public resources, reduce the high cost of governance, and tackle issues like insecurity, corruption, electricity, agriculture, and productivity to set the country on a path to recovery and growth.”
See his tweet here:
Source: Henzodaily.ng
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