Abuja, Oct. 11, 2024 – Ali Ndume, an APC member representing Borno South in the Senate, has appealed to President Tinubu to intervene in the current food crisis, high cost of living and the high transportation costs in the country.
The senator made the appeal in a message to the president on Friday.
He said the high cost of living had made life increasingly unbearable for ordinary Nigerians, especially the poor and vulnerable.
The senator alleged that some bad advisers in the government were advocating harsh reforms and ineffective policies to make life difficult for Nigerians.
The statement reads in parts: “I believe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu genuinely wants to improve Nigeria and the lives of its citizens. I know this because of what he stands for.
“However, some of his advisers may not have the best interests of the people at heart and are giving him misguided advice.
“I urge him to resist these negative influences that seek to pit the people against his administration.
“The hardship inflicted by these advisers is becoming unbearable. I’m currently in Borno, and I can attest to the suffering, hunger, frustration, and anger among the people.
“In Borno State, many families can’t afford to eat. The relentless price increases have created unimaginable hardship.
“Farmers struggle to transport their products due to exorbitant transportation costs. Those who can still sell their goods raise prices to cover these expenses, making food unaffordable for many.
“Travel has become prohibitively expensive; for example, the cost of traveling by road from Abuja to Maiduguri is astronomical. How can our people afford this?”
“I know that President Tinubu means well for Nigerians, and he should not allow a few misguided advisers to ruin this country.
“I implore him to take action before it’s too late. Testing the patience of Nigerians is unwise, and that is precisely what these bad advisers are doing.”
“Upon the President’s return to Nigeria, I urge him to urgently address these pressing issues.
“The purchasing power of Nigerians is severely weakened, and they cannot afford the burdens imposed by those who wish to harm the state.” (GBN)
