Afenifere , yesterday, stated the current economic crisis in the country started with former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government given its nonchalant stance and failed promises.
The group also urged state governors receiving increased allocations due to the removal of subsidies and readjustment of the exchange rates to deliver dividends of democracy to their people.
In a statement by its National Organising Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, titled: ‘What Sins Did President Bola Tinubu Commit?’ the group berated what it described as sudden reawakening of voices across the federation over the worsening economic situation in the country.
To address the current challenges, Omololu called for a vibrant ministry of information to regularly stay in touch with the people, saying the current economic challenges are worldwide in scope and not peculiar to Nigeria.
He also called for regular town hall meetings across the country where ministers will go back to their constituencies to engage with the people.
The group also advocated realignment of the National Assembly’s budget and launch of ‘operation go back to the people by legislators,’ saying each lawmaker must take palliatives back to their constituency.
Omololu added that this is not the time for some elder statesmen to make incendiary comments that can put the unity of the country in jeopardy.
“Rather, it is a time to deepen peaceful co-existence to navigate through our current challenges. Orchestrating anarchy will be resisted in our dear nation. We fought through our blood to achieve democracy. We will also vigorously defend it, as it is here to stay.
“Many forgot that the economic downturn was caused by the Buhari administration on a platform of hope and our defective federalism. Promises were made, most of which were not fulfilled.
“Under Buhari’s watch, terrorists and banditry were operating effortlessly. Law and order broke down. Many innocent citizens including the daughter of our leader were killed and or kidnapped.”
