Nigerians have been warned against making unwarranted and unguarded statements against President Bola Tinubu as a result of the hunger and hardship in the country.
The order was issued by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle in a press release by defence spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, on Friday.
He said, “Unguarded utterances coming from some sections of the populace are incisive and destructive and can exacerbate tensions and lead to violence in our beloved nation.” Mr Matawalle said Mr Tinubu “is trying his best in tackling the economic challenges being experienced by Nigerians. The President and his team are tirelessly working to alleviate the burdens on the Nigerian populace, advising the agents of disunity to refrain from further unwarranted utterances, as such will have consequences.”
Mr Matawalle’s warning came in the wake of outrage over economic hardship and soaring food costs. The National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country’s inflation rate rose to 29.90 percent in January 2024 from 28.92 percent in December 2023.
Last week, protesters in Niger, Kano, and Osun states demonstrated against the high cost of food, while the Nigerian Labour Congress called a two-day countrywide strike over the matter. In the midst of the developments, Fuji artist Wasiu Ayinde “KWAM1” and Nollywood actress Olaiya Igwe, who campaigned for Mr Tinubu, have highlighted concerns over the country’s rising commodity prices.
Also, the Northern Traditional Council, chaired by Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, warned that growing poverty, hunger, and instability in the country will push people to rise against President Bola Tinubu’s government.
In other news, Nigerian actor, Williams Uchemba has cried out on his Instagram page.
He stated that people are losing their lives not because they are sick, but rather because of the cost of living and not having the money to look after their health.
According to him, the economy is not sustainable. He said people are afraid of selling their goods because tomorrow the price will double.
He also complained that the bag of cement is now 8k. Even people who find love are not able to marry because of the price of things they would use for the marriage.
He wrote:
“SOS: What is happening in Nigeria? The Economy is not sustainable again. I understand the Government is working to resolve this but we need a quick intervention asap.”
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