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By Akin Sokoya
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is worrisome that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could remain silent as Nigerians hit the streets demanding for good governance, protection, security and welfare, which are the primary purpose of government.
The PDP noted that 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 state of affairs in the country.
In a statement on Saturday by its Spokesman, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the party called on the president to address Nigerians on urgent steps to reduce the price of petroleum products, stem the fall of the Naira and ensure speedy provision of food among other critical issues.
Nigerians, especially youths took to the streets in protest tagged #EndBadGovernance in various states across the country on Thursday, August 1, 2024, making various demands including restoration of the petroleum subsidy which President Tinubu removed on May 29, 2023.
“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,” it said.
The statement called for a thorough investigation into the reported killing of unarmed Nigerians by unscrupulous security operatives and urged the security agencies to ensure professionalism in their duty of providing security and protection to the citizens
“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 a deft, transparent and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage and refining capacity, petrol should not sell more than N200 per liter in Nigeria especially with a strategic investment in gas production,” the PDP said.
It further called on Tinubu to cut the cost of governance, review all luxury items in his government and channel funds recovered to programmes that have direct bearing on the wellbeing of Nigerians
