The National Chairman of Accord Party, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release enough grains to meet the need of hungry Nigerians.
He hinted that Nigerians protested high cost of food as obtainable in 1984 when there was scarcity of essential commodities during the General Muhammadu Buhari military regime.
The party chieftain noted that millions of citizens are disillusioned, wondering where their next meal will come from due to the extreme economic hardship occasioned by the abrupt removal of fuel subsidy liberalisation and floating of the exchange rate that led to the crash of the naira and unprecedented inflation across the country, according to Daily Post.
“Accord feels the grief of Nigerians in this difficult time and urges President Tinubu to release adequate grains he promised to meet the needs of fellow compatriots bearing in mind Section 14 (2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, which provides that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government,” as contained in the statement personally signed by Mgbudem said.
He continued, “It is obvious that the economic hardship is responsible for the spike in crimes and insecurity in the country, particularly terrorism, insurgency, banditry, armed robbery, and kidnapping for ransom. Unfortunately, no part of the nation is safe, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.”
He stressed that there is need for the present administration to expedite action in ameliorating the sufferings of the citizens.
“The Federal Government should act fast and save citizens from hunger and guarantee their safety by tackling food crisis and insecurity head-on,” he added.
