Saturday, December 28, 2024 - The Governor of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider current economic policies, stating that they lack popular support among Nigerians.
Speaking during a Christmas Day celebration in Bauchi on Thursday,
December 26, the governor called on the presidency to set aside pride and
engage with the grievances of the masses.
“We are calling on the presidency and the federal government to change
their style. Whenever a policy is not popular, they should listen to the people
and not be arrogant and think that whatever they say must be. This is not an
oligarchy.
“This is not a military rule. They must listen to the people, and that
is what makes a good leader, and we pledged to be loyal to them.” the governor
said.
He emphasized the need for collective action across party lines to
address the hardships faced by Nigerians. “There is a lot of wahala. We must
work together across party lines, across all the tiers of government to provide
succor and solace to the Nigerian people. It is not about pride or ego because
whatever it is; the situation was not like this before.
“If the situation was bad before I came, tell me and I must change. And
the presidency must also listen,” he added.
The governor’s remarks come in the wake of widespread criticism of
economic policies implemented by the Bola Tinubu administration, which many
believe have exacerbated the economic challenges faced by the Nigerian people.
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