Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take swift action to address the economic difficulties facing Nigerians, attributing the hardship to what he described as “anti-people policies.”...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
During a press conference in Lagos on Friday, George voiced concerns over the increasing frustration among citizens, warning that hunger and discontent were on the rise. He called on the president to implement measures that would provide relief and improve the nation’s economic situation. “My message to Tinubu is very clear: Nigerians are hungry and angry,” he said
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!George criticized the state of the economy since Tinubu assumed office in 2023, pointing out that fuel prices and the exchange rate had deteriorated significantly. He recalled that when Tinubu took office, petrol was priced at under N200 per litre, and the naira traded at less than N800 to the dollar. However, he noted that both figures had worsened, raising questions about the administration’s economic strategies.
He emphasized that the economic challenges affect all Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation. “There is no separate market for APC and PDP members. Everyone is feeling the impact of these policies,” he said, urging the president to evaluate whether his government’s policies were truly improving the lives of the people.
Beyond economic issues, George also highlighted geopolitical concerns, particularly instability in Francophone West African nations and their strained ties with France. He warned that Nigeria must remain vigilant and take proactive steps to maintain stability amid potential regional turmoil.
Bode George called for an urgent national discussion to address these critical issues, stressing that early action was necessary to prevent larger crises from unfolding.
