The leadership of the Labour Party has expressed disappointment, though not surprise, at President Ahmed Bola Tinubu\u2019s comments regarding the severe poverty his administration\u2019s policies have inflicted on Nigerians since he took office over a year ago.<\/p>\n
In a press statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifo, the party noted that it is disheartening to hear the President mock his fellow citizens by saying Nigerians are not the only ones facing poverty in the world.<\/p>\n
“Assuming but not conceding that what he said is true, Nigerians who are at the receiving end of his harsh economic policies don\u2019t need to be reminded about the pain and hunger they have been forced to live with by the very people who put them in that situation in the first place,” the statement read.<\/p>\n
The Labour Party emphasized that the administration was elected to reduce, if not eliminate, poverty, hunger, and disease. Instead, the party claims, there has been an obsession with opulence. “We are yet to get over the billions appropriated for the renovation of the President and Vice President\u2019s lodges, now we hear they want new jets to join the Presidential fleet,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n
The party highlighted the dire state of schools and health institutions, arguing that the government claims it cannot afford to pay public servants a living wage while spending lavishly on its own comforts. “Our schools and health institutions are on their knees. The same government claims it cannot afford to pay public servants a living wage but has enough to make itself comfortable at the expense of the suffering masses,” Ifo remarked.<\/p>\n
The Labour Party implored President Tinubu to uphold the constitution he swore to protect, emphasizing that the security and welfare of the populace should be the primary purpose of his government. “Mr. President, we implore you to uphold the constitution you swore to protect. The constitution says the security and welfare of the populace shall be the primary purpose of the existence of your government. Enough of this mockery,” the statement concluded.<\/p>\n
This criticism comes amid growing unrest and dissatisfaction among Nigerians who are grappling with rising living costs, unemployment, and inadequate public services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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