The lawmaker representing southern Borno, Senator Ali Ndume, has issued a stern warning over efforts by certain individuals to undermine the government of President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Mr. Ndume expressed deep concern that the prices of fuel, food and essential goods are soaring and are becoming increasingly unaffordable for the average Nigerian. expressed.
Ndume argued that the rise in the cost of living was due to the actions of those he called “bad actors” who are allegedly pushing for harmful reforms and policies aimed at destabilizing the government. .
He criticized these figures for distracting from pressing issues such as controlling inflation and stabilizing exchange rates.
“Those bent on making the president look bad will stop at nothing to cause suffering to Nigerians through so-called reforms until the situation gets out of hand. The onus will be on President Tinubu. ” said Ndume, stressing the need for government. Immediate action to alleviate the hardships faced by our people.
The senator called on President Tinubu to prioritize addressing the suffering caused by hyperinflation, which was further exacerbated by frequent price hikes of essential goods and services.
“I believe that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means good to Nigeria and Nigerians. I know that because I know what he stands for. But this Some of his advisers who have no ill will towards the people of the country give him wrong advice,” Ndume said.
He continued, “I appeal to him to resist the bad people who are trying to turn the people against his administration. The hardships these people are inflicting on Nigerians have become intolerable. I’m in Borno right now and I know what I’m saying. People are really suffering, hungry, frustrated and angry.”
Highlighting the serious impact on Borno residents, Ndume said, “Many families here can no longer even eat.The hardship caused by these repeated price hikes is unimaginable.Due to high transportation costs, farmers are unable to sell their crops. cannot be moved.
“Traders who transport goods pass on the costs to consumers, making food too expensive. People can’t even afford to travel anymore. Traveling by road from Abuja to Maiduguri, for example, is now a big deal. It’s money. How many people can afford it?”
Ndume stressed that Tinubu has good intentions towards Nigerians but that a few bad advisers should not be allowed to undermine the stability of the country.
“That is why I am asking him to do something before it is too late. It is wrong to test the patience of Nigerians and that is exactly what unscrupulous advisors are doing. It’s about being there,” he said.
“I urge the President to look into these issues and address them immediately upon his return to Nigeria. Nigerians’ purchasing power is too meager to afford what is thrust upon us every day by the enemies of the nation,” Ndume said. he advised.
