The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced serious concern regarding President Bola Tinubu’s silence amidst the ongoing nationwide protests, which are driven by economic hardship and escalating hunger in Nigeria.
The PDP is alarmed by President Tinubu’s continued silence while Nigerians protest in the streets, calling for good governance, protection, security, and welfare—core responsibilities of the government.
The party warns that this silence sends a troubling message, heightening public concern that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is indifferent to the citizens’ struggles and the worsening condition of the nation.
In a statement on Saturday, the PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, called on President Tinubu to immediately address the nation on urgent measures to reduce the price of petroleum products, stabilize the Naira, and ensure the swift provision of food, among other critical issues.
“The PDP demands that President Tinubu immediately address Nigerians on urgent steps to reduce the price of petroleum products, stem the fall of the Naira, and ensure the speedy provision of food, among other critical issues, to revamp the productive sector, stimulate employment, and restore stability in the polity,” the statement read.
“Our party is concerned that President Tinubu’s silence is sending a dangerous signal and heightening public apprehension that the APC government is insensitive to the citizens’ concerns and the overall dire state of affairs in the nation.”
The PDP further emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting, “It is indeed worrisome that President Tinubu remains silent while Nigerians are on the streets demanding good governance, protection, security, and welfare—the primary responsibilities of the government.”
Highlighting the severity of the protests, the PDP condemned the actions of APC-controlled security agencies, stating, “The world watches in horror as APC-controlled security agencies assault, shoot, and kill unarmed protesters, with thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC also unleashing violence on innocent Nigerians. Our party calls on President Tinubu to end his silence, immediately address the nation, and reassure citizens on pressing issues, particularly the reduction in the price of petroleum products and food items.”