Senator Ali Ndume has made a public appeal to President Tinubu, asking for a reduction in petrol prices, emphasizing the economic hardship Nigerians are facing due to rising fuel costs.
On Friday, Ali Ndume, the former Senate Chief Whip, urged President Bola Tinubu to lower petrol prices due to the hardships faced by Nigerians.
During a press briefing in Abuja, Ndume expressed concern over the skyrocketing prices of fuel, food, and essential goods and services. He noted that these costs are increasingly becoming unaffordable for average Nigerians and the poor majority.
He stated that certain negative elements are striving to turn the public against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by advocating for harsh reforms and unfavorable policies, rather than focusing on controlling inflation and exchange rates which are making life difficult for Nigerians.
The senior senator stated that those determined to damage the President’s reputation will go to any lengths in causing harm to Nigerians with these “so-called reforms,” until things spiral out of control, ultimately placing the blame on President Tinubu.
He urged him to stand firm against those attempting to turn the public against his administration. “The difficulties these individuals are imposing on Nigerians have become intolerable. Being in Borno right now, I speak from personal experience—people are truly suffering, feeling hungry, frustrated, and angry,” he stated.
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I trust that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sincere intentions for Nigeria and its people, as I’m familiar with his principles. However, some of his advisers may not have the country’s best interests at heart and offer him misguided advice.
In Borno State, numerous families are struggling to afford food. The severe hardship caused by frequent price increases is beyond comprehension. Additionally, farmers find it difficult to transport their products due to the high transportation costs.
Individuals who are still able to operate businesses often include transportation costs in the prices of their food items, which is why many people can no longer afford basic necessities. Traveling has also become a challenge; for example, the cost of traveling by road from Abuja to Maiduguri has skyrocketed. How many among us can bear that expense?
I believe that President Tinubu has the best intentions for Nigerians, so he should not let a small group of misguided advisers harm the country. I urge him to take action before it’s too late. Testing the patience of Nigerians is unwise, and that’s precisely what these poor advisers are doing.
Upon the President’s return to Nigeria, I strongly encourage him to urgently investigate and tackle these issues. Nigerians’ purchasing power is severely inadequate, making it difficult for them to afford the constant demands imposed by adversaries of the nation.
